Gemstone Identification Guide: Brown
Differences between stones/minerals/crystals that are brown; their names, meanings, and uses, with photos.
We don’t usually associate the color brown with a ray of light, but that’s precisely what we have in terms of brown crystals, stones, or minerals. The shiny lift on the bands of an onyx stone pairs well with the yellow highlights on a tiger’s eye. Rutilated quartz looks spectacular when backlit, and fossilized tree sap was never more amazing than when illuminated by a morning springtime sun. Read on below to learn more about all types of brown crystalline rocks.
Brownstones and their uses
Some stones with more than one color may appear in more than one gemstone identification guide.
Picture Jasper
Picture jasper is both a grounding stone and a stone of creativity. Its colorful markings might be blue, brown, red, cream, gray, yellow, or black. There may be “pictures” or “landscapes” on this heavy stone that are beautiful to look at or inspire stories. It is a matte stone, not shiny. Because of its particular heaviness…
