Take a closer look at Vanadinite from Morocco, where tiny red crystals sit among golden blades. Discover how it forms, its surprising connection to the discovery of vanadium, and how to care for this beautiful specimen.

Smoky Quartz is much more than brown quartz. Discover what creates its smoky color, its fascinating connection to Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountains, why the darkest pieces are called morion, and where Smoky Quartz can even be found right here in North Carolina.

Have you ever wondered why you rarely see Rose Quartz clusters? Discover what really gives this familiar pink stone its color, why it usually does not form visible crystal points and how some pieces may be hiding a beautiful six-rayed star.