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Discover the Alluring Beauty of Turquoise: Explore Our Stunning Collection

Leave a Comment / Educational, Lapidary Tips, Rockhound Adventures, Uncategorized, Wellness and Metaphysical / December 14, 2024

Turquoise has captivated humans for thousands of years with its mesmerizing color and natural beauty. From ancient Egyptian pharaohs to Native American artisans, this stone has held a revered place in jewelry and craftsmanship. At Copper Canyon Lapidary, we are proud to offer a wide selection of high-quality turquoise stones, each piece possessing its unique […]

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Septarian Nodule

3 Comments / Educational, Lapidary Tips / March 5, 2021

Between 50 and 70 million years ago, around the time dinosaurs went extinct, these funky mud balls called Septarian Nodules (aka Dragon Eggs) were born! Today they are appreciated by many a lapadarist and rock collector. In fact, Joel and Angela paid a visit to Joe’s Rock Shop in Orderville, Utah last summer, and they

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Brilliant Bytownite

2 Comments / Lapidary Tips, Wellness and Metaphysical / July 9, 2020

Bytownite is sometimes referred to as golden labradorite, although it is truly a rare form of plagioclase feldspar. It does not exhibit the shimmering labradorescence common to Labradorites, but when it’s cut into gems, they display an uncommon brilliance. This material is most often seen as faceted gemstones rather than mineral specimens. It is an

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Shungite – The Stone of Life

6 Comments / Lapidary Tips, Product Recommendations, Wellness and Metaphysical / May 26, 2020

Shungite is a very unusual, silver to black color “rock”. What’s inside is a molecular structure different than any other mineral we’ve found on Earth. It is composed mostly of carbon- key to Life as we know it. And we find it in only one small area out of this entire wondrous planet: Karelia, Russia.

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All About Rose Quartz

4 Comments / Lapidary Tips, Wellness and Metaphysical / May 1, 2020

WHAT IS ROSE QUARTZ AND HOW IS IT FORMED? THE COLOR OF ROSE QUARTZ ASTERISM / STAR ROSE QUARTZ ROSE QUARTZ USES ROSE QUARTZ HEART – A LAPIDARY PROJECT METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ROSE QUARTZ Chakra: Heart Zodiac: Taurus, Libra Planet: Venus Element: Earth, Water Vibration: Number 7 Courtenay with Rose Quartz spheres that we

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Purple Yttrium (Lavender Fluorite)

4 Comments / Lapidary Tips, Wellness and Metaphysical / March 31, 2020

Yttrium Fluorite, also called Yttrofluorite or Lavender Fluorite, is the uncommon occurrence of two minerals, Yttrium and Fluorite, blending together, making for a uniquely-colored stone.

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