ZEN GARDEN BY XBZ

A little curiosity. A meaningful intention.

Explore the colors, textures and stories that draw you in, learn how to care for each piece, and choose a simple intention you can practice in everyday life.


The intention themes below reflect contemporary crystal traditions. Crystals are not a substitute for medical or mental health care.

Images are AI-generated illustrations created for XBZ. Individual stones vary in color, shape and pattern.


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Amazonite · Amethyst · Angel Aura Quartz · Angelite · Black Obsidian · Black Tourmaline · Bloodstone · Blue Chalcedony · Blue Goldstone · Carnelian · Citrine · Clear Quartz · Crackle Quartz · Desert Rose · Dragon’s Blood Jasper · Fluorite · Goldstone · Green Aventurine · Hematite · Honey Calcite · Howlite · Lapis Lazuli · Lepidolite · Mahogany Obsidian · Mookaite Jasper · Moss Agate · Ocean Jasper · Opalite · Pyrite · Rainbow Moonstone · Red Jasper · Rhodonite · Rose Quartz · Selenite / Satin Spar Gypsum · Smoky Quartz · Snowflake Obsidian · Sodalite · Tiger’s Eye · Tree Agate · Unakite

Care essentials

Care guidance assumes an intact decorative stone. Coatings, settings and mixed minerals can change its needs. When uncertain, use a soft dry cloth and ask about the specific piece. Avoid saltwater, steam and ultrasonic cleaning. Do not put stones into drinking water or ingest them. Mohs hardness measures scratch resistance, not resistance to breaking.

Amazonite

Symbolic intention: Honest expression and balance

A small practice: Before a conversation, name one thing you want to say clearly and kindly.

Amazonite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Amazon stone; green microcline

Appearance: Opaque blue-green to turquoise-green, often with pale streaks or mottling.

Mineral information: A variety of microcline feldspar, a potassium aluminum silicate; Mohs hardness about 6–6.5.

Care instructions: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking, chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Store separately to protect its cleavage surfaces.

Symbolic intention: Honest expression and balance

A small practice: Before a conversation, name one thing you want to say clearly and kindly.

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Amethyst

Symbolic intention: Reflection and calm

Amethyst tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Amethyst quartz

Appearance: Pale lavender to deep purple; transparent to translucent, sometimes with white quartz bands.

Mineral information: Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂); Mohs hardness 7. Its purple color is associated with iron and natural irradiation.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks. Keep out of prolonged strong sunlight and heat, which can affect color.

Symbolic intention: Reflection and calm

A small practice: Place it beside your journal as a reminder to pause before responding.

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Angel Aura Quartz

Symbolic intention: Wonder and fresh perspective

Angel Aura Quartz tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Angel aura; aura quartz; sometimes opal aura quartz

Appearance: Clear or pale quartz with a rainbow-like metallic surface shimmer.

Mineral information: Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂); Mohs hardness 7. The iridescent finish is a manufactured surface coating; it is not a naturally occurring quartz color. Coating recipes vary.

Care instructions: Use a soft dry or barely damp cloth. Avoid abrasives, chemicals, soaking, steam and ultrasonic cleaning to protect the coating.

Symbolic intention: Wonder and fresh perspective

A small practice: Notice one small source of beauty, then choose one encouraging thought to carry into your day.

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Angelite

Symbolic intention: Peaceful communication

Angelite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Blue anhydrite

Appearance: Soft-looking pale blue to blue-gray; usually opaque, sometimes with white patches.

Mineral information: A blue variety of anhydrite, calcium sulfate (CaSO₄); Mohs hardness about 3–3.5.

Care instructions: Dust with a soft dry cloth. Keep dry: water can alter anhydrite. Avoid soaking, saltwater, steam and rough handling.

Symbolic intention: Peaceful communication

A small practice: Take one slow breath before speaking and choose words that reflect your intention.

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Black Obsidian

Symbolic intention: Boundaries and grounded reflection

Black Obsidian tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Obsidian; volcanic glass

Appearance: Glossy black, sometimes translucent brown along thin edges.

Mineral information: Naturally formed volcanic glass rather than a crystalline mineral; silica-rich, with Mohs hardness about 5–5.5.

Care instructions: Clean with a soft damp cloth; dry promptly. Protect from hard knocks, abrasives and sudden temperature changes. Chipped edges can be sharp.

Symbolic intention: Boundaries and grounded reflection

A small practice: Use it as a visual reminder to choose one boundary that protects your time.

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Black Tourmaline

Symbolic intention: Boundaries and grounded focus

Black Tourmaline tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Schorl

Appearance: Opaque black, often with lengthwise ridges on natural crystals.

Mineral information: Usually schorl, an iron-rich member of the tourmaline group; a complex borosilicate with Mohs hardness about 7–7.5.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks. Protect brittle points and natural cracks from impact.

Symbolic intention: Boundaries and grounded focus

A small practice: Before a demanding day, decide where your attention is most needed.

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Bloodstone

Symbolic intention: Steadiness and courage

Bloodstone tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Heliotrope

Appearance: Dark green chalcedony with red spots or streaks; some pieces also contain pale or yellow areas.

Mineral information: Chalcedony, a fine-grained form of silica in the quartz family; Mohs hardness about 6.5–7. Red markings typically come from iron oxides. This is distinct from dragon’s blood jasper.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks.

Symbolic intention: Steadiness and courage

A small practice: Pair a challenging task with a simple plan and a realistic first step.

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Blue Chalcedony

Symbolic intention: Listening and calm expression

Blue Chalcedony tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Blue chalcedony quartz

Appearance: Soft translucent blue to blue-gray with a waxy or softly glowing appearance.

Mineral information: Chalcedony, a fine-grained form of silica in the quartz family; Mohs hardness about 6.5–7. Its delicate blue appearance can result from light scattering; treated material also exists.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks.

Symbolic intention: Listening and calm expression

A small practice: Listen to understand before preparing your reply.

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Blue Goldstone

Symbolic intention: Hope and possibility

Blue Goldstone tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Blue aventurine glass; blue gold sandstone (trade name)

Appearance: Deep navy to blue-purple glass with dense, glittering specks.

Mineral information: Manufactured decorative glass with reflective crystalline inclusions. It is neither natural sandstone nor a naturally mined crystal.

Care instructions: Clean with a soft damp cloth; dry promptly. Protect from hard knocks, abrasives and sudden temperature changes.

Symbolic intention: Hope and possibility

A small practice: Write down one possibility you are ready to explore, then take a small step toward it.

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Carnelian

Symbolic intention: Creative courage

Carnelian tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Cornelian; orange-red chalcedony

Appearance: Translucent orange, rust-red or reddish brown, sometimes with pale bands.

Mineral information: Chalcedony, a fine-grained form of silica in the quartz family; Mohs hardness about 6.5–7. Iron compounds contribute its warm color; heat treatment and dyeing occur in the trade.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks. Avoid harsh chemicals, especially when treatment history is unknown.

Symbolic intention: Creative courage

A small practice: Give yourself ten minutes to begin something before deciding whether it is good enough.

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Citrine

Symbolic intention: Confidence and intentional abundance

Citrine tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Citrine quartz; yellow quartz

Appearance: Transparent to translucent pale yellow, golden yellow or orange-brown.

Mineral information: Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂); Mohs hardness 7. Natural-color citrine exists; much commercial citrine is heat-treated quartz, often originally amethyst.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks. Avoid prolonged intense light and heat.

Symbolic intention: Confidence and intentional abundance

A small practice: Pair a meaningful goal with one practical action you can complete today.

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Clear Quartz

Symbolic intention: Clarity and intention

Clear Quartz tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Rock crystal; colorless quartz

Appearance: Colorless and transparent to milky, often with internal veils or fractures.

Mineral information: Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂); Mohs hardness 7.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks.

Symbolic intention: Clarity and intention

A small practice: Choose one priority and place the stone where you will see it while working.

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Crackle Quartz

Symbolic intention: A fresh outlook

Crackle Quartz tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Crackle quartz; crackled quartz; fire-and-ice quartz (trade names vary)

Appearance: Quartz with a conspicuous web of internal fractures; clear or brightly colored.

Mineral information: Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂); Mohs hardness 7. Commercial crackle quartz is commonly deliberately fractured by heat and rapid cooling; some material is dyed. Fractures reduce durability.

Care instructions: Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid soaking, solvents, heat, impact, steam and ultrasonic cleaning.

Symbolic intention: A fresh outlook

A small practice: When a plan changes, ask yourself what useful next step is still available.

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Desert Rose

Symbolic intention: Patience and grounded growth

Desert Rose specimens on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Gypsum rose; sand rose; desert rose selenite (trade name)

Appearance: Sandy beige or tan rosettes with overlapping, petal-like blades.

Mineral information: A rosette-shaped mineral aggregate incorporating sand. Your card labels it as gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O; Mohs 2); barite desert roses also exist.

Care instructions: Dust carefully with a very soft dry brush. Keep dry and support the base; its thin blades can chip or crumble.

Symbolic intention: Patience and grounded growth

A small practice: Let its slow-grown form remind you that progress can be steady without being rushed.

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Dragon’s Blood Jasper

Symbolic intention: Courage and resilience

Dragon’s Blood Jasper tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Dragon blood stone; dragon stone (ambiguous trade names)

Appearance: Mottled green material with contrasting red patches or veins.

Mineral information: A commercial name used for different red-and-green rocks, not a single mineral species. Composition and hardness depend on the source; some material sold under related names contains epidote-group minerals.

Care instructions: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking, chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaners.

Symbolic intention: Courage and resilience

A small practice: Choose one supportive action you can take while working through a challenge.

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Fluorite

Symbolic intention: Focus and thoughtful choices

Fluorite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Fluorspar; rainbow fluorite when multicolored

Appearance: Transparent to translucent green, purple, blue, yellow or colorless material, often in bands.

Mineral information: Calcium fluoride (CaF₂), a halide mineral; Mohs hardness 4. Fluorite is not quartz.

Care instructions: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking, chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Protect from sunlight, heat and impacts; it cleaves readily.

Symbolic intention: Focus and thoughtful choices

A small practice: Clear one distraction from your workspace and work on a single task.

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Goldstone

Symbolic intention: Motivation and possibility

Goldstone tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Brown goldstone; aventurine glass; gold sandstone (trade name)

Appearance: Reddish-brown glass with abundant copper-colored sparkle.

Mineral information: Manufactured glass containing tiny copper crystals. It is not natural sandstone and is distinct from green aventurine quartz.

Care instructions: Clean with a soft damp cloth; dry promptly. Protect from hard knocks, abrasives and sudden temperature changes.

Symbolic intention: Motivation and possibility

A small practice: Celebrate one small piece of progress before planning the next.

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Green Aventurine

Symbolic intention: Growth and opportunity

Green Aventurine tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Aventurine quartz

Appearance: Pale to deep green, often with a subtle glittering sheen.

Mineral information: Quartz-rich material with reflective mineral inclusions, commonly green mica (fuchsite); Mohs hardness about 6.5–7.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks.

Symbolic intention: Growth and opportunity

A small practice: Notice one opportunity to practice a habit you want to strengthen.

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Hematite

Symbolic intention: Grounded presence

Hematite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Haematite; iron oxide

Appearance: Metallic steel-gray to black when polished; earthy forms may be red-brown.

Mineral information: Iron oxide (Fe₂O₃); Mohs hardness about 5–6. Strongly magnetic jewelry sold as “hematite” may be manufactured material rather than natural hematite.

Care instructions: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking, chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Keep dry between uses.

Symbolic intention: Grounded presence

A small practice: Feel your feet on the floor and name the next manageable step.

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Honey Calcite

Symbolic intention: Steady motivation

Honey Calcite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Golden calcite; amber calcite (not amber resin)

Appearance: Translucent honey-yellow to golden-brown with glassy or waxy-looking surfaces.

Mineral information: A color variety of calcite, calcium carbonate (CaCO₃); Mohs hardness 3.

Care instructions: Use a soft dry cloth, or briefly a barely damp cloth; dry immediately. Avoid acids, vinegar, saltwater, prolonged soaking and abrasives.

Symbolic intention: Steady motivation

A small practice: Break a long-term goal into a task small enough to begin today.

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Howlite

Symbolic intention: Patience and a mindful pause

Howlite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: White howlite

Appearance: Opaque white or cream, usually crossed by gray or black veins.

Mineral information: A calcium borosilicate mineral; Mohs hardness about 3.5. It is porous and is often dyed to imitate other stones.

Care instructions: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking, chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Avoid oils and dyes that can stain porous surfaces.

Symbolic intention: Patience and a mindful pause

A small practice: Before reaching for your phone, pause and ask what you actually need.

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Lapis Lazuli

Symbolic intention: Self-expression and inner honesty

Lapis Lazuli tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Lapis

Appearance: Rich blue rock, commonly flecked with brassy pyrite and patches of white calcite.

Mineral information: A rock composed of several minerals, including blue lazurite; typically Mohs 5–6 overall, with softer components.

Care instructions: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking, chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Keep away from acids and solvents; dyed or waxed material needs extra care.

Symbolic intention: Self-expression and inner honesty

A small practice: Write one honest sentence about what matters to you right now.

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Lepidolite

Symbolic intention: Gentle transitions

Lepidolite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Lithium mica

Appearance: Lilac, pink-purple or gray-purple, often with sparkly mica flakes.

Mineral information: A name used for lithium-rich micas, rather than one precisely fixed mineral composition. Mica-rich material is soft, roughly Mohs 2.5–4; quartz-bearing aggregates vary.

Care instructions: Use a soft dry cloth. Keep dry; avoid soaking, scrubbing and knocks that can loosen mica flakes.

Symbolic intention: Gentle transitions

A small practice: When life feels busy, choose one small routine you can return to.

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Mahogany Obsidian

Symbolic intention: Stability and reflection

Mahogany Obsidian tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Red-brown obsidian

Appearance: Reddish-brown patches or swirls in glossy black volcanic glass.

Mineral information: Natural volcanic glass with iron-rich inclusions that create the mahogany coloring; Mohs hardness about 5–5.5.

Care instructions: Clean with a soft damp cloth; dry promptly. Protect from hard knocks, abrasives and sudden temperature changes. Avoid chipped pieces with sharp edges.

Symbolic intention: Stability and reflection

A small practice: Reflect on one past experience that taught you something useful.

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Mookaite Jasper

Symbolic intention: Adaptability and grounded decisions

Mookaite Jasper tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Mookaite; mookite

Appearance: Opaque mustard yellow, cream, burgundy, red and purple, often in bold patches.

Mineral information: A silicified sedimentary material, commonly described as radiolarite or chert, from Western Australia; usually about Mohs 6–7, depending on composition.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks.

Symbolic intention: Adaptability and grounded decisions

A small practice: Consider one new option while staying connected to what matters most to you.

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Moss Agate

Symbolic intention: Growth and connection to nature

Moss Agate tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Moss chalcedony

Appearance: Transparent to milky chalcedony with green, moss-like inclusions.

Mineral information: Chalcedony with mineral inclusions that resemble plants; the patterns are not living moss. Mohs hardness about 6.5–7.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks.

Symbolic intention: Growth and connection to nature

A small practice: Spend a few minutes noticing a plant, tree or outdoor detail without rushing.

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Ocean Jasper

Symbolic intention: Appreciation and renewal

Ocean Jasper tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Orbicular jasper; ocean jasper (trade name)

Appearance: A wide variety of colors, often with circles, rounded patterns and occasional sparkling cavities.

Mineral information: A trade name associated with silica-rich ornamental material from Madagascar, often orbicular chalcedony or jasper. Composition and pattern vary; quartz-rich portions are around Mohs 6.5–7.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks. Use a soft brush gently around cavities; avoid forceful scrubbing.

Symbolic intention: Appreciation and renewal

A small practice: Name one ordinary moment you appreciated today.

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Opalite

Symbolic intention: Transitions and clear expression

Opalite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Opalite glass; sea opal (trade name)

Appearance: Milky translucent glass with bluish reflections and a warm glow in transmitted light.

Mineral information: The luminous material commonly sold in crystal shops is manufactured glass, not natural opal or moonstone. “Opalite” has also been used for natural common opal, so clear labeling matters.

Care instructions: Clean with a soft damp cloth; dry promptly. Protect from hard knocks, abrasives and sudden temperature changes.

Symbolic intention: Transitions and clear expression

A small practice: Put a changing feeling into words before deciding how to act on it.

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Pyrite

Symbolic intention: Purposeful action and confidence

Pyrite specimens on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Iron pyrite; fool’s gold

Appearance: Brassy metallic yellow, often in cubes or sparkling aggregates.

Mineral information: Iron disulfide (FeS₂); Mohs hardness about 6–6.5. It is not gold and may deteriorate in damp storage.

Care instructions: Dust gently with a soft dry brush. Keep dry and avoid soaking, saltwater and humid storage.

Symbolic intention: Purposeful action and confidence

A small practice: Turn one ambition into a concrete action with a date attached.

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Rainbow Moonstone

Symbolic intention: New beginnings and self-trust

Rainbow Moonstone tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: White labradorite (trade usage)

Appearance: Milky to transparent feldspar with blue or multicolored flashes; dark inclusions may be present.

Mineral information: A trade name for light-colored labradorite, a plagioclase feldspar; Mohs hardness about 6–6.5. It differs from the orthoclase-based material traditionally called moonstone.

Care instructions: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking, chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Protect from impacts along cleavage planes and sudden temperature changes.

Symbolic intention: New beginnings and self-trust

A small practice: Ask what you want your next chapter to include, then choose one way to practice it.

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Red Jasper

Symbolic intention: Persistence and grounded action

Red Jasper tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Red jasper chalcedony

Appearance: Opaque brick-red to earthy red, sometimes with darker veining.

Mineral information: Iron-colored, fine-grained silica in the jasper/chalcedony family; Mohs hardness about 6.5–7.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks.

Symbolic intention: Persistence and grounded action

A small practice: Keep one small promise to yourself today.

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Rhodonite

Symbolic intention: Compassion and repair

Rhodonite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Rhodonite stone

Appearance: Pink to rose-red, often with contrasting black manganese-oxide veins.

Mineral information: A manganese silicate mineral; Mohs hardness about 5.5–6.5. Dark veins commonly contain manganese oxides.

Care instructions: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking, chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Protect from knocks and heat.

Symbolic intention: Compassion and repair

A small practice: Choose one kind action that is within your control.

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Rose Quartz

Symbolic intention: Kindness and self-compassion

Rose Quartz tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Pink quartz (common retail name)

Appearance: Pale pink to rosy pink, generally translucent to cloudy.

Mineral information: Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂); Mohs hardness 7. Most common rose quartz is massive rather than well-formed individual crystals.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks. Keep away from prolonged strong sunlight and heat.

Symbolic intention: Kindness and self-compassion

A small practice: Speak to yourself as you would to someone you care about.

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Selenite / Satin Spar Gypsum

Symbolic intention: A clear space and a quiet pause

Selenite / Satin Spar Gypsum specimens on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Selenite; satin spar; gypsum

Appearance: Selenite is typically transparent and glassy; satin spar is fibrous, white and silky. Both are gypsum varieties.

Mineral information: Hydrated calcium sulfate (CaSO₄·2H₂O); Mohs hardness 2. Many retail “selenite” wands and polished stones are satin spar gypsum.

Care instructions: Clean with a soft dry cloth or brush. Do not soak or scrub. Keep away from water, humidity and harder stones.

Symbolic intention: A clear space and a quiet pause

A small practice: Clear a small surface and use it as a place to pause at the end of the day.

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Smoky Quartz

Symbolic intention: Letting go and steady presence

Smoky Quartz tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Smokey quartz

Appearance: Transparent to translucent smoky gray, brown or nearly black.

Mineral information: Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂); Mohs hardness 7. Its color results from color centers associated with irradiation and trace elements; treatment is possible.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks. Avoid prolonged intense light and heat.

Symbolic intention: Letting go and steady presence

A small practice: Write down one concern, then separate what you can act on from what you cannot control.

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Snowflake Obsidian

Symbolic intention: Reflection and balance

Snowflake Obsidian tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Snowflake volcanic glass

Appearance: Black glass patterned with white to gray, snowflake-like patches.

Mineral information: Natural volcanic glass containing crystalline patches, commonly cristobalite; Mohs hardness about 5–5.5.

Care instructions: Clean with a soft damp cloth; dry promptly. Protect from hard knocks, abrasives and sudden temperature changes.

Symbolic intention: Reflection and balance

A small practice: Notice a repeating habit with curiosity, then choose one small adjustment.

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Sodalite

Symbolic intention: Thoughtful expression

Sodalite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Blue sodalite

Appearance: Royal to dark blue, often with white calcite veining.

Mineral information: A sodium aluminum silicate containing chloride, in the feldspathoid group; Mohs hardness about 5.5–6. It is distinct from lapis lazuli.

Care instructions: Wipe gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking, chemicals, steam and ultrasonic cleaners. Avoid acids, which can affect accompanying calcite.

Symbolic intention: Thoughtful expression

A small practice: Write your thoughts down, then choose the clearest sentence to share.

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Tiger’s Eye

Symbolic intention: Courage and practical confidence

Tiger’s Eye tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Tiger eye; golden tiger’s eye

Appearance: Golden-brown bands with a moving silky streak of reflected light.

Mineral information: A quartz-rich material with aligned fibrous structure that produces chatoyancy, the moving eye effect; Mohs hardness about 6.5–7.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks.

Symbolic intention: Courage and practical confidence

A small practice: Choose one decision you have been postponing and identify the information you need.

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Tree Agate

Symbolic intention: Patience and connection

Tree Agate tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Dendritic tree agate

Appearance: Opaque white or cream with green, branching, tree-like patterns.

Mineral information: A trade variety of chalcedony with mineral inclusions; Mohs hardness about 6.5–7. Usually more opaque than moss agate, with overlapping trade usage.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks.

Symbolic intention: Patience and connection

A small practice: Give a meaningful habit time to grow by practicing it once today.

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Unakite

Symbolic intention: Integration and steady growth

Unakite tumbled stones on a warm ivory background.

Common names: Unakite jasper (trade name)

Appearance: Mottled olive green and salmon pink, sometimes with gray or clear areas.

Mineral information: An altered granitic rock containing epidote, pink feldspar and quartz; typically about Mohs 6–7. It is a rock rather than true jasper.

Care instructions: Clean briefly with lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft cloth; rinse and dry. Avoid sudden temperature changes and knocks. Avoid acids and protect from hard impacts.

Symbolic intention: Integration and steady growth

A small practice: Acknowledge what you have learned while making room for what comes next.

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Enjoy your life journey with purpose.