Compare black tourmaline, volcanic-glass obsidian and carbon-bearing shungite pyramids. Learn mineral identity, carving quality, Vastu symbolism, directional display choices, genuine-material buying checks and safe handling.
RSS
Blog posts tagged with 'Stone Identification'
Browse
Blog archive
- 2026
- 2024
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
READ. COMPARE. CHOOSE.
A guide for your next choice
Understand bead types, mala sizes, gemstone reports and everyday care before you choose. Start with the topic that matters to you.
Learn what green, blue, yellow and black jade pyramid names really mean. Compare genuine jadeite and nephrite with serpentine, aventurine and dyed lookalikes; understand A/B/C treatments, cultural symbolism, Vastu placement and a practical…
A practical guide to gemstone tree chip counts: why 100, 300, 500 or 1,000 chips do not determine finished size, genuine gemstone quality or Vastu significance; compare dimensions, crown density, treatments, workmanship, pricing, placement…
Compare black tourmaline (schorl) and natural obsidian gemstone trees: different mineral structures, textures, Kalpavriksha and Vastu meanings, construction, buying checks and careful dry maintenance.
