THE ROCK BLOG

Barite, also sometimes known as baryte, is a mineral that is made up of barium sulfate. Its name is derived...

Traditionally, this mineral was known as “arsenical pyrite.” In 1868, however, it was renamed arsenopyrite by Ernst Friedrich Glocker. The...

Also known as tchazar crystal and tufa, aragonite is a natural gemstone that is said to carry a wide range of metaphysical...

Though it is technically a fossil, ammonite is also held in high regard as a powerful healing stone. The ammonite...

The birthstone for those who were born in March, aquamarine evokes the beauty and purity of crystal-clear waters and the...

Named for its deep blue hue, azurite is a stone that’s prized equally for its beauty and its supposed metaphysical...

Also known as fluorspar, fluorite is one of the most highly sought after crystals in the world. It is revered...

The annual Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase is just around the corner, and here at Crystal Allies, we are...