mineral

Assorted Semi-Precious Gemstone Crosses

Quartz, Silicates, Carbonates (various)

Hardness: variable (Mohs 3.5 to 7.0); various colors (green, blue, pink, white, banded); Vitreous to dull luster; varied crystal systems.

Hardness: variable (Mohs 3

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Physical properties

Hardness: variable (Mohs 3.5 to 7.0); various colors (green, blue, pink, white, banded); Vitreous to dull luster; varied crystal systems.

Formation & geological history

Formed via hydrothermal processes, sedimentation, or metamorphic crystallization over millions of years; sourced globally from Brazil, South Africa, and USA.

Uses & applications

Used primarily for jewelry, religious talismans, decorative crafts, and holistic pocket stones.

Geological facts

The collection includes Malachite, Rose Quartz, Sodalite, Dalmatian Jasper, Goldstone (synthetic), and Howlite (dyed). Cross shapes often use lower-grade or remnant material from larger lapidary projects.

Field identification & locations

Identify via color and banding patterns (e.g., green bands for Malachite, blue/white for Sodalite). These are shaped and polished. Common in craft stores and gift shops.

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Nephrite Jade

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Mineral/Rock

Banded Gneiss (River Rock/Pebble)

Gneiss (specifically a banded variety often found as a river rock)

Metamorphic Rock

Green Apatite on Albite

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