Crystal Knowledge Base: Mineral Education, Collecting, and Meaning

UV Dog Tooth Calcite

Fluorescent & UV-Reactive Minerals: A Visual G...

Some minerals hide their true colors until you shine the right light. Under ultraviolet illumination, they glow with an otherworldly radiance. From fluorite to calcite, UV-reactive minerals are among the...

Fluorescent & UV-Reactive Minerals: A Visual G...

Some minerals hide their true colors until you shine the right light. Under ultraviolet illumination, they glow with an otherworldly radiance. From fluorite to calcite, UV-reactive minerals are among the...

Hubei Crystals and Minerals

Why Mine Origin Matters: Famous Sites & Stories

In mineral collecting, origin isn’t a footnote—it’s part of the piece. A crystal’s mine and region shape its beauty, value, and meaning. Here’s how locality influences collectibility and connection, plus...

Why Mine Origin Matters: Famous Sites & Stories

In mineral collecting, origin isn’t a footnote—it’s part of the piece. A crystal’s mine and region shape its beauty, value, and meaning. Here’s how locality influences collectibility and connection, plus...

8MM hematite Bracelet

Grounding with Hematite: Mineral + Meaning

Hematite is a mineral of strength and grounding. With its metallic sheen and rich history, it is treasured by collectors and energy workers alike. Here’s why hematite deserves a place...

Grounding with Hematite: Mineral + Meaning

Hematite is a mineral of strength and grounding. With its metallic sheen and rich history, it is treasured by collectors and energy workers alike. Here’s why hematite deserves a place...

Black Pyrite

Caring for Your Specimens: Storage, Cleaning, a...

Every mineral tells a story, but how you care for it ensures that story lasts. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a crystal enthusiast, proper storage, cleaning, and display can...

Caring for Your Specimens: Storage, Cleaning, a...

Every mineral tells a story, but how you care for it ensures that story lasts. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a crystal enthusiast, proper storage, cleaning, and display can...

Quartz Crystals

Quartz Clusters: Types, Origins & Energetic App...

Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, yet its beauty, diversity, and energy make it endlessly fascinating. From dazzling collector specimens to essential tools in spiritual practice,...

Quartz Clusters: Types, Origins & Energetic App...

Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, yet its beauty, diversity, and energy make it endlessly fascinating. From dazzling collector specimens to essential tools in spiritual practice,...

Pyrite Cubes

How We Curate: A Deep Dive into Legacy’s Select...

At Legacy Crystals and Minerals, every specimen tells a story. Here’s how we handpick, source, and curate minerals to ensure every piece is authentic, rare, and meaningful. The Hunt for...

How We Curate: A Deep Dive into Legacy’s Select...

At Legacy Crystals and Minerals, every specimen tells a story. Here’s how we handpick, source, and curate minerals to ensure every piece is authentic, rare, and meaningful. The Hunt for...