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Amazonite vs. Labradorite: Two Feldspars, Two Completely Different Kinds of Color
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One keeps a storm of color hidden until the light finds it. The other carries sea-green color through the stone itself. Meet two very different members of the feldspar family.
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Selenite vs. Satin Spar: The Crystal Name Almost Everyone Mixes Up
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Selenite and satin spar are mineral sisters, both made of gypsum, but one grows in clear blades while the other gathers light into silky fibers. Here is how to tell them apart.
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Raw vs. Polished Crystals: How to Choose the Specimen You Will Actually Love
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Raw stone preserves the shape of growth. Polished stone opens a window for light. Neither is better; they simply tell different parts of the story.
