Maximize your gem and mineral show experience with these essential tips. Learn what to bring, how to dress, budgeting, negotiating with vendors, and staying comfortable while collecting your favorite specimens.
Shungite is a rare carbon-rich mineral from Karelia, Russia. Learn about its composition, Mohs hardness, authenticity tests, EMF protective properties, and uses in jewelry, water filtration, and crystal collections. A practical and scientific guide for collectors and enthusiasts.
Learn the Mohs Hardness Scale, scratch test methods, and gemstone hardness chart to identify crystals and understand mineral durability.
