Stone Dice Knowledge Hub
EpicWinDND Stone Dice Knowledge Hub — a single page collecting our verified mineralogy facts, Mohs hardness comparisons, authentication tests, and care routines across every gemstone we sell. Use this as your reference for buying real stone dice that match your DnD playstyle.
📚 Quick reference: dice material hardness
| Material | Mohs hardness | Daily-play durability |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond | 10 | Reference (not practical for dice) |
| Quartz family (amethyst, tiger's eye, bloodstone, aventurine, jasper, garnet) | 7 | Workhorse — handles wood/stone tables |
| Jade (nephrite / jadeite) | 6–7 | Workhorse |
| Knife steel | 5.5–6.5 | Reference (your kitchen knives) |
| Glass / K9 crystal | 5.5–6 | Soft tables (felt/leather) only |
| Lapis lazuli | 5–5.5 | Display / heirloom — felt only |
| Chrysanthemum stone | 3–4 | Pure display — handle gently |
| Polyurethane resin | 2–3 | Cannot chip but polish wears slowly |
Mohs values referenced from the Mohs scale of mineral hardness; family classifications from Mindat.org.
🪨 Stone-by-stone deep dives
- Natural Amethyst DnD Dice — quartz family, Mohs 7, the durable purple workhorse
- Natural Tiger's Eye DnD Dice — chatoyant quartz, Mohs 7, with moving gold light bands
- Natural Lapis Lazuli DnD Dice — Mohs 5–5.5, pyrite + calcite + lazurite mineral aggregate
- Natural Bloodstone DnD Dice — heliotrope, Mohs 6.5–7, red iron-oxide flecks in green chalcedony
- Chrysanthemum Stone DnD Dice — Mohs 3–4, celestite radiating flower patterns
- Jade Dice for DnD — nephrite + jadeite comparison
🔍 Identification & authenticity
- How to Identify Real Lapis Lazuli Dice — pyrite, calcite, thermal tests
- How to Spot Fake Stone Dice — six tests for genuine gemstone vs resin
- Stone Dice Drop Test Results — what surfaces actually damage dice
📊 Material comparisons
- Stone vs Resin Dice — 7-dimension comparison
- Crystal vs Resin Dice
- Glass Dice for DnD: Honest Pros & Cons
- Hollow vs Solid Metal Dice
- Lapis Lazuli vs Amethyst Dice
- Nephrite vs Jadeite
🛠️ Care & display
- How to Care for Gemstone & Crystal Dice — material-specific routines
- How to Store & Display Your Collection
- Choose the Best Dice Bag or Box
🎲 DnD-specific dice guides
- Polyhedral Dice Explained
- How Many DnD Dice You Need
- Best DnD Dice for Every Class
- DnD Probability & Nat 20 Odds
- Sharp-Edge vs Standard Dice
Source & methodology: All hardness values from the standardized Mohs scale; mineralogy from Mindat.org. Material claims are verified mineralogy + EpicWinDND in-house bench testing. We never disclose supplier origins or fabricate first-hand measurements not actually performed.