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This is an UPDATED VERSION of the original. Trademark information has been added/corrected, and a few new names have been included. The Rebel Rockers opinionated comments have also been removed.It is often difficult to decipher whether a crystal or mineral's name is the real deal or something made up, especially if you are just beginning your crystal journey.This is not a complete list and never will be. New crystal and minerals are found all the time and old rocks are increasingly given "new" names. This is a great guide to get you started and to encourage you to always ask questions. There are blank areas left after each letter and blank note pages in the back so that you can add crystals as you find them or write notes on newer pieces you want to research.It should be noted that federal registration of a trademark is not mandatory, meaning anyone can stick a TM on anything that no one else has legal rights to. It does, however have several advantages, including notice to the public of the registrant's claim of ownership of the mark, legal presumption of ownership nationwide, and exclusive right to use the mark on or in connection with the goods/services listed in the registration. As part of my research, I use the US, Canadian, Australian and UK trademark databases to search for legal trademarked names.NO PICTURES