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What Is Mohave Turquoise? A Complete Guide to This Desert Blue-Green Gemstone

by Pedra Gems on Aug 29 2026
Everything you need to know about Mohave Turquoise — where it's mined, what gives it that signature blue-green color and matrix, and why it's become one of the most sought-after stones for cabochon jewelry.
Natural Mookaite Jasper cabochons showing mustard yellow red and burgundy colour banding - Pedra Gems

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Mookaite Meaning: Spiritual & Healing Properties of Mookaite Jasper

by Pedra Gems on Aug 13 2026
What Mookaite means, its spiritual and healing associations, chakra links, colours, and how to choose a well-cut Mookaite Jasper cabochon.
Natural gemstone cabochons in various shapes - Pedra Gems

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What Is a Cabochon? A Complete Guide to Cabochon-Cut Gemstones

by Pedra Gems on Aug 09 2026
Everything you need to know about cabochon cut gemstones - what a cabochon is, how it's made, popular shapes, and why collectors love this classic cut.

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Sodalite: Meaning, Color, Healing Properties & Birthstone Guide

by Pedra Gems on Aug 06 2026
Sodalite meaning, color, and complete birthstone & healing properties guide — the royal blue throat chakra stone often confused with Lapis Lazuli.

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Brecciated Mookaite: The Complete Guide to This Rare Australian Jasper

by Pedra Gems on Jul 25 2026
Discover Brecciated Mookaite — a rare Western Australian jasper prized for its mosaic-like brecciation. Learn its meaning, properties, and how to choose the perfect cabochon.

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Lapis Lazuli: Meaning, Color, Properties & Facts

by Pedra Gems on Jul 22 2026
Lapis Lazuli meaning, color, hardness, and origin — the deep blue stone mined in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years.