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Understanding the Mohs' Hardness Scale

Have you ever wondered how minerals are ranked in terms of hardness? The Mohs' Hardness Scale is an important tool used by geologists, jewelers, and mineralogists, and material scientists of...

Understanding the Mohs' Hardness Scale

Have you ever wondered how minerals are ranked in terms of hardness? The Mohs' Hardness Scale is an important tool used by geologists, jewelers, and mineralogists, and material scientists of...

Master the Art of Wire Wrapping: How to Pick th...

When it comes to mastering the art of wire wrapping, selecting the perfect cabochon is crucial. Cabochons are polished gemstones that are flat on one side and rounded on the other,...

Master the Art of Wire Wrapping: How to Pick th...

When it comes to mastering the art of wire wrapping, selecting the perfect cabochon is crucial. Cabochons are polished gemstones that are flat on one side and rounded on the other,...

Unearthing the Beauty of Gembone: A Glimpse into Fossilized Dinosaur Bone - Earth & Hammer

Unearthing the Beauty of Gembone: A Glimpse int...

Step into a world of ancient wonders as we dive deep into the remarkable realm of gembone - an extraordinary natural masterpiece crafted over millions of years. Join us on...

Unearthing the Beauty of Gembone: A Glimpse int...

Step into a world of ancient wonders as we dive deep into the remarkable realm of gembone - an extraordinary natural masterpiece crafted over millions of years. Join us on...

The Role of Geology in Lapidary Art

Lapidary art and design is an intricate craft that involves cutting and polishing stones to create beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry, sculptures, and decorative objects. While the artistic aspects...

The Role of Geology in Lapidary Art

Lapidary art and design is an intricate craft that involves cutting and polishing stones to create beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry, sculptures, and decorative objects. While the artistic aspects...

What is Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye A chatoyant gemstone Originally discovered in the late 1700's by Francois Levaillant, the beautiful chatoyant Tiger's Eye once was valued almost as highly as gold. This changed in...

What is Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye A chatoyant gemstone Originally discovered in the late 1700's by Francois Levaillant, the beautiful chatoyant Tiger's Eye once was valued almost as highly as gold. This changed in...

Aragonite Clusters New in Stock! - Earth & Hammer

Aragonite Clusters New in Stock!

Aragonite is awesome! A high-pressure form of calcium carbonate [CaCO3], aragonite forms can form through both biologic and physical processes. Often found in deep-sea settings and/or associated with high-grade metamorphic...

Aragonite Clusters New in Stock!

Aragonite is awesome! A high-pressure form of calcium carbonate [CaCO3], aragonite forms can form through both biologic and physical processes. Often found in deep-sea settings and/or associated with high-grade metamorphic...