Brittle Star - Morocco This mineral is often cut

This mineral is often cut and used in jewelry in addition to being ground into pigments

Turquoise is an excellent stone to work with during times of depression or increased anxiety

This mineral has had many uses in the past

Its name is derived from the Latin word "ilia" meaning flanks

Astrophyllite gets its name from the Greek words

Brittle Star - Morocco This mineral is often cutBrittle stars, also referred to as serpent stars, are closely related to your everyday starfish. They could reach lengths up to 4 feet long and live at depths up to 650 deep! There are over 2000 species of brittle stars that still roam the oceans today. They are first seen in the Early Ordovician (~500 million years ago), and are found all over the globe today. They are an interesting fossil to have in your collection as they have unique