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Collection: 🌍 Minerals: Crystals, tumbled stones, pebbles, freeform stones

We take the time to select the best minerals, ensuring that they are of the highest quality and meet ethical and environmental standards.

Each stone therefore has its own appearance and color, a unique look and functions in its own way.

The power and energy of stones have a gentle and subtle influence on the environment.

Prices vary according to the weight, size, shape and quality of the mineral, classified into 3 categories: A, AA or AAA.

What is a crystal, what are crystals?

A crystal is a solid whose atoms are arranged in a regular and repetitive way in space, forming an ordered internal structure called a crystal lattice.

This microscopic organization often results in geometric shapes visible to the naked eye: flat faces, sharp edges and constant angles.

Mineral crystals form naturally when certain conditions of temperature, pressure and chemical composition are met, for example during the cooling of magma or the evaporation of a solution rich in dissolved elements.

Quartz, calcite, fluorite or pyrite are examples of minerals that can crystallize in a spectacular way.

Each mineral species has its own unique crystalline structure, which determines its physical properties such as hardness, density, or luster.

What is a tumbled stone?

A tumbled stone is a natural stone that has been polished by a mechanical process to obtain a smooth surface and rounded shapes.

In their raw state, minerals often have irregular edges and a rough texture; rolling, carried out in rotating drums with abrasives and water, reproduces in accelerated time the effect of natural erosion caused by river water or the movement of pebbles.

This treatment reveals more of the colors, patterns and sometimes the translucency of the stone, while also making it pleasant to the touch.

Tumbled stones are highly valued in collections, decoration, handcrafted jewelry, and energy practices because they are easy to handle and transport.

What is a pebble?

A pebble is a fragment of rock naturally rounded and polished by erosion, mainly under the action of water and friction against other stones.

They are most often found on beaches, in riverbeds or along the seashore. Over time, repeated impacts and the constant movement of water smooth the edges and give the pebble its characteristic smooth and rounded shape.

Its composition depends on the original rock: quartz, limestone, granite or flint can thus become pebbles.

Prized for its smooth feel and natural appearance, the pebble is used in decoration, landscaping and sometimes in crafts.

→ What is a free form?

A freeform shape is a stone or mineral worked without respecting a standardized geometry (such as the sphere, the pyramid or the calibrated cabochon).

It is cut and polished following the natural lines of the original block as closely as possible, in order to enhance its colours, patterns and internal structure.

Each freeform shape is therefore unique, with irregular and harmonious contours that highlight the natural character of the material.

Highly valued in decoration and collection, it allows the authenticity of the stone to be preserved while revealing its aesthetic through artisanal work.


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