<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Stone Queen Co]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hand Picked. High Quality. Unique.]]></description><link>https://thestonequeenco.wixsite.com/website-1/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:01:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://thestonequeenco.wixsite.com/website-1/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Lining or Storm Cloud? Why Rising Silver Prices Could Impact the Crystal Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world of crystals and gemstones is a multifaceted one, with beauty often intertwined with economic realities. 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But behind the...]]></description><link>https://thestonequeenco.wixsite.com/website-1/post/the-hidden-cost-of-consumption-how-copper-demand-impacts-the-crystal-and-mineral-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662f8c32b528c86ac618fa71</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:36:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa87f0_c9ca7da567c34806a9209df426b110dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_393,h_295,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thestonequeenco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveiling the Mystery: Jadeite vs. Jade - A Chinese Connoisseur's Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[For millennia, jade has held an unparalleled position in Chinese culture, transcending mere gemstone status to become a symbol of virtue,...]]></description><link>https://thestonequeenco.wixsite.com/website-1/post/unveiling-the-mystery-jadeite-vs-jade-a-chinese-connoisseur-s-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">662f8433df9683b69dace3ab</guid><category><![CDATA[Jadeite]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:38:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa87f0_7372798438644ed1b828a560b08b83af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thestonequeenco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveiling the Mysteries: How Does Rutile Quartz Form?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Composition and Inclusions of Rutile Quartz Quartz: The Foundation of Rutile Quartz Quartz, a prominent mineral found abundantly in...]]></description><link>https://thestonequeenco.wixsite.com/website-1/post/unveiling-the-mysteries-how-does-rutile-quartz-form</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64cda6f46a26b8098a9eb05c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 02:00:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa87f0_503ba83dc28b4e4d846e09e32241ab26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thestonequeenco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beauty of Rainbow Lattice Sunstone: Unveiling its Secrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unveiling the Secrets of Rainbow Lattice Sunstone: A Guide Rainbow lattice sunstone is a captivating gem that has been gaining popularity...]]></description><link>https://thestonequeenco.wixsite.com/website-1/post/the-enigmatic-beauty-of-rainbow-lattice-sunstone-unveiling-its-secrets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64cda13c0ab9cd87d4076648</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:16:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa87f0_feb5d8e5f3574ffba886c229ff7e6532~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thestonequeenco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Organize Crystals with Crystal Display Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've all been there. Too many crystals and too little space. So what do you do when you reach this point in your crystal collection...]]></description><link>https://thestonequeenco.wixsite.com/website-1/post/how-to-organize-crystals-with-crystal-display-cases</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64947a57aa29fd392ba2c735</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:10:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa87f0_46bb0ae8679e44d8bf4ed99e599f1999~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thestonequeenco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Find Afghan Lithium Quartz]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've come across a new find from recent years - Afghan Lithium Quartz and it's absolutely phenomenal! Breaking down the minerals within...]]></description><link>https://thestonequeenco.wixsite.com/website-1/post/new-find-afghan-lithium-quartz</link><guid isPermaLink="false">646612c6bc2f064244727f99</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 05:50:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fa87f0_445b9770edb7483ca387171ed2e0dfc1f003.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>thestonequeenco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cunyari Mine: A Gemstone Treasure Trove in Peru]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peru is renowned for its mineral wealth, and the Cunyari Mine is a prime example of the country's mineral abundance. 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