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Whether you\u2019re looking for something lovely for yourself, want to give a meaningful gift, or are simply curious about different crystals, you can easily browse our range here. We like to keep things straightforward, so you can choose based on your instincts and what you genuinely find beautiful.<\/p>

Crystals, minerals and gemstones \u2013 what\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>

The terms \u2018crystals\u2019, \u2018minerals\u2019 and \u2018gemstones\u2019 are often used interchangeably. This is quite normal. A mineral is a naturally formed substance from the earth. A crystal is a mineral with an ordered structure. A gemstone is usually the name given to a stone that is particularly prized in jewellery or collections due to its colour, lustre or rarity. On this page, we use \u2018crystals\u2019 as a practical collective term for the various stones, minerals and gemstones in our range.<\/p>

Overview of types of crystals<\/h2>

There are hundreds of names for crystals. In practice, however, you\u2019ll find that many stones fall into recognisable groups. This makes it easier to choose, especially if you\u2019re still finding your feet and don\u2019t yet know exactly which stone you\u2019re looking for.<\/p><\/colgroup>

Group<\/p><\/th>

Examples<\/p><\/th>

Distinctive appearance<\/p><\/th><\/tr>

Types of quartz<\/p><\/td>

rock crystal<\/a>, amethyst, citrine, smoky quartz, rose quartz<\/p><\/td>

clear, translucent or lightly coloured<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Agate and jasper<\/p><\/td>

moss agate, flower agate, red jasper, ocean jasper, kambaba jasper<\/p><\/td>

tyres, patterns and drawings on the ground<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Feldspar<\/p><\/td>

moonstone, sunstone, labradorite, larvikite<\/p><\/td>

gloss, flashes and play of colour<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Green stones<\/p><\/td>

aventurine, amazonite, jade, unakite, malachite<\/p><\/td>

shades ranging from fresh to deep green<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Blue and purple stones<\/p><\/td>

sodalite, lapis lazuli, fluorite, angelite, celestine<\/p><\/td>

cool colours and a calm, serene look<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Dark stones<\/p><\/td>

obsidian, haematite, onyx, shungite, tiger\u2019s eye<\/p><\/td>

a powerful, deep and earthy look<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Can\u2019t find a name straight away? Then use the A\u2013Z list in this category. That\u2019s often the quickest way to find a specific stone or variant.<\/p>

What types of crystals are there?<\/h2>

It is not just the type of stone that varies; the shape matters too. The same crystal can look very different depending on whether it is rough, polished or, indeed, a striking display piece. These are the shapes you often come across:<\/p>