PRASEM / PRAZYM QUARTZPrasem or Prazym simply means "green," but the word has come to characterize specific types of Quartz with Hedenbergite inclusions from Seriphos Greece, as well as new finds from Inner Mongolia. Another Prazym comes from Eastern Russia, and has an Actinolite inclusion, growing often on top of Andradite Garnet. These fascinating specimens have aesthetic, mineralogical, and investment appeal. They are some of the finest green Quartzes available!
SMOKY QUARTZSmokey Quartz occurs all over the world. Water clear high luster gemmy smoky is highly sought after and somewhat rare. Switzerland is perhaps most known for the standard of top grade Smokey Quartz, but quite a few other localities can challenge Swiss Smokey Quartz. Malawi in particular has what we believe to be the best Smokey Quartz on earth! Mulangi and Zomba also both produce great clarity.
FADEN QUARTZFaden means "thread" in German, and refers to the white line that usually runs through the center of the crystal. Faden Quartz comes from a handful of locations worldwide but is most prevalent in Pakistan. Historically it came from Waziristan but more recently has been found in the city of Quetta in Northern Pakistan. It also comes from many other alpine-type localities.
AURA QUARTZAura Quartz can come in many varieties including Angel Aura Quartz, Aqua Aura Quartz, and Titanium Aura Quartz to name a few. It is a stone that connects you with the Divine, enhances intuitive abilities and psychic insight. It is said to activate and balance all the chakras, but is most commonly linked with the third eye and crown chakras. Aura Quartz facilitates opening of these chakra centers, and may assist you in seeing auras and open other dormant psychic vision. It's a good stone f...
PAKISTAN QUARTZPakistan boasts a rich array of minerals, many of which have yet to be uncovered. High in the Himalayas, miners attempt insane mountaineering to get to gem pegmatites. Known worldwide first and foremost for stunning Aquamarine specimens, Pakistan regularly surprises the mineral community with combo minerals and new finds all the time. It also hosts a large amount of the pegmatite minerals that are found in Afghanistan, as many of these finds cross the border. Northern Pakistan is globally rec...
BRAZILIANITEHailing from (you guessed it, Brazil!) Brazilianite is a bright yellow mineral that aptivates the eye. Yellow isn't very common in the mineral world, and Brazilianite sure is up there as one of the finest yellows around. Production has been sparse lately, but good stock came in more quantity in the 2000s. Brazilianite is a very high vibrational stone that is said to connect with ancient Atlantean wisdom . It is a stone that brings creativity, and may facilitate the opening of metaphysical...
HEMATITE QUARTZHematite is an iron oxide compound found in black, silver-gray, brown, and red colors, and is slightly magnetic. Hematite has been found on Mars, leading scientists to infer that water was once present on the planet. Named in ancient Greece, it means "blood stone," and was one of the first stones given the suffix "-ite" at the end. As a blood stone, it has been historically used in situations to protect the blood, such as menstruation, childbirth, and battle. Hematite has a gr...
RUSSIAN QUARTZRussians own the most land, and thus, likely the greatest mineral wealth! Getting mineral specimens out of Russia continues to be a challenge though because of laws around them being national treasures. The Dalnegorsk sulfide deposits produce diverse specimens every year which seem to find their way to market through a few legal export means. Some tourmaline and other lapidary rough does make it to market. For the amount of mineralization they possess, one would hope we could see more specime...
CHOCOLATE WINDOW QUARTZChocolate Window Quartz is a variety of Quartz from China originally found in 2005. Random pockets of the material were found for only 3 years, and then disappeared. It is characterized by long milky white coated Quartz covered by a secondary growth that is clear and glassy, and has a natural irradiation that occurred around the edges. This clear secondary face gives a "window" to view inside the Quartz, where the first growth did not.
TREMOLITETremolite helps one gain access to higher spiritual knowledge, and aids in understanding ancient mystical wisdom. It is a powerful stone that vibrates within the higher chakras. It is said that sleeping with Tremolite under your pillow brings peace and helps you go deeper into your dreams. Its energy strongly stimulates the third eye and pituitary gland. Tremolite is also often used to help when one is trying to combat feelings of depression and anxiety. This stone is said to assist in openin...
CHRYSOCOLLA JEWELRY & STONESChrysocolla is a stone of feminine power and wisdom. It is linked to the heart and throat chakras, bringing peace, calm, and unconditional love. Chrysocolla is especially helpful for female artists, as it removes creative blocks and brings clear thinking. It also calms anger and brings light to one's energy, cleansing the chakras of negativity. Connected to Venus and water energy, Chrysocolla inspires creativity and emotional balance. Find your Chrysocolla piece in our collection at Thro...
AMAZONITE JEWELRY & CRYSTALSAmazonite is a stone of courage and confidence that can help one understand life from new perspectives. It is said to bring balance to feminine and masculine polarities. Amazonite is also believed to have properties that help protect one from EMF radiation. It activates the heart and throat chakras, facilitating truthful communication. In ancient Egypt Amazonite was considered a sacred healing stone that had the power to grant success. It may stimulate powers of clairvoyance when worn regular...
PRASEM / PRAZYM QUARTZ
Prasem or Prazym simply means "green," but the word has come to characterize specific types of Quartz with Hedenbergite inclusions from Seriphos Greece, as well as new finds from Inner Mongolia. Another Prazym comes from Eastern Russia, and has an Actinolite inclusion, growing often on top of Andradite Garnet. These fascinating specimens have aesthetic, mineralogical, and investment appeal. They are some of the finest green Quartzes available!
SMOKY QUARTZ
Smokey Quartz occurs all over the world. Water clear high luster gemmy smoky is highly sought after and somewhat rare. Switzerland is perhaps most known for the standard of top grade Smokey Quartz, but quite a few other localities can challenge Swiss Smokey Quartz. Malawi in particular has what we believe to be the best Smokey Quartz on earth! Mulangi and Zomba also both produce great clarity.
FADEN QUARTZ
Faden means "thread" in German, and refers to the white line that usually runs through the center of the crystal. Faden Quartz comes from a handful of locations worldwide but is most prevalent in Pakistan. Historically it came from Waziristan but more recently has been found in the city of Quetta in Northern Pakistan. It also comes from many other alpine-type localities.
AURA QUARTZ
Aura Quartz can come in many varieties including Angel Aura Quartz, Aqua Aura Quartz, and Titanium Aura Quartz to name a few. It is a stone that connects you with the Divine, enhances intuitive abilities and psychic insight. It is said to activate and balance all the chakras, but is most commonly linked with the third eye and crown chakras. Aura Quartz facilitates opening of these chakra centers, and may assist you in seeing auras and open other dormant psychic vision. It's a good stone f...
PAKISTAN QUARTZ
Pakistan boasts a rich array of minerals, many of which have yet to be uncovered. High in the Himalayas, miners attempt insane mountaineering to get to gem pegmatites. Known worldwide first and foremost for stunning Aquamarine specimens, Pakistan regularly surprises the mineral community with combo minerals and new finds all the time. It also hosts a large amount of the pegmatite minerals that are found in Afghanistan, as many of these finds cross the border. Northern Pakistan is globally rec...
BRAZILIANITE
Hailing from (you guessed it, Brazil!) Brazilianite is a bright yellow mineral that aptivates the eye. Yellow isn't very common in the mineral world, and Brazilianite sure is up there as one of the finest yellows around. Production has been sparse lately, but good stock came in more quantity in the 2000s. Brazilianite is a very high vibrational stone that is said to connect with ancient Atlantean wisdom . It is a stone that brings creativity, and may facilitate the opening of metaphysical...
HEMATITE QUARTZ
Hematite is an iron oxide compound found in black, silver-gray, brown, and red colors, and is slightly magnetic. Hematite has been found on Mars, leading scientists to infer that water was once present on the planet. Named in ancient Greece, it means "blood stone," and was one of the first stones given the suffix "-ite" at the end. As a blood stone, it has been historically used in situations to protect the blood, such as menstruation, childbirth, and battle. Hematite has a gr...
RUSSIAN QUARTZ
Russians own the most land, and thus, likely the greatest mineral wealth! Getting mineral specimens out of Russia continues to be a challenge though because of laws around them being national treasures. The Dalnegorsk sulfide deposits produce diverse specimens every year which seem to find their way to market through a few legal export means. Some tourmaline and other lapidary rough does make it to market. For the amount of mineralization they possess, one would hope we could see more specime...
CHOCOLATE WINDOW QUARTZ
Chocolate Window Quartz is a variety of Quartz from China originally found in 2005. Random pockets of the material were found for only 3 years, and then disappeared. It is characterized by long milky white coated Quartz covered by a secondary growth that is clear and glassy, and has a natural irradiation that occurred around the edges. This clear secondary face gives a "window" to view inside the Quartz, where the first growth did not.
TREMOLITE
Tremolite helps one gain access to higher spiritual knowledge, and aids in understanding ancient mystical wisdom. It is a powerful stone that vibrates within the higher chakras. It is said that sleeping with Tremolite under your pillow brings peace and helps you go deeper into your dreams. Its energy strongly stimulates the third eye and pituitary gland. Tremolite is also often used to help when one is trying to combat feelings of depression and anxiety. This stone is said to assist in openin...
CHRYSOCOLLA JEWELRY & STONES
Chrysocolla is a stone of feminine power and wisdom. It is linked to the heart and throat chakras, bringing peace, calm, and unconditional love. Chrysocolla is especially helpful for female artists, as it removes creative blocks and brings clear thinking. It also calms anger and brings light to one's energy, cleansing the chakras of negativity. Connected to Venus and water energy, Chrysocolla inspires creativity and emotional balance. Find your Chrysocolla piece in our collection at Thro...
AMAZONITE JEWELRY & CRYSTALS
Amazonite is a stone of courage and confidence that can help one understand life from new perspectives. It is said to bring balance to feminine and masculine polarities. Amazonite is also believed to have properties that help protect one from EMF radiation. It activates the heart and throat chakras, facilitating truthful communication. In ancient Egypt Amazonite was considered a sacred healing stone that had the power to grant success. It may stimulate powers of clairvoyance when worn regular...
