Autumn Hickoryite Meaning and Properties

How Do You Clean Autumn Hickoryite?

Clean autumn hickoryite jewelry with a soft dry cloth. Wash with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth or soft brush. Dry thoroughly. Avoid using harsh cleaning products that can include bleach and acid. Do not use ultrasonic cleaners or steamers.

Autumn Hickoryite FAQ

Q: Is it true that autumn hickoryite is only found in the United States?

A: Autumn hickoryite does come from a single American location, but it is not in the United States, but rather in the State of Durango, Mexico.

Q: What colors and patterns are most common in autumn hickoryite? 

A: Autumn hickoryite is a banded stone that includes shades of brown, yellow and pink in a pattern similar to woodgrain.

Q: Do designers use autumn hickoryite for designs that are only autumn themed? 

A: Because of its similarity to woodgrain, autumn hickoryite can be used in a wide variety of jewelry designs, including boho and organic themes. Its subtle brown colors also lend themselves well to jewelry inspired by the desert or the beach, as they mimic the soft shades of sand.

Q: Does copper pair well with autumn hickoryite? 

A: The warm tones of copper beautifully complement the tan shades in autumn hickoryite. For greater contrast, other colors of metal can be used as well.

Q: How does autumn hickoryite compare to other patterned stones like picture jasper or moukaite jasper? 

A: There are many beautiful brown-hued patterned gemstones. The following is a summary of their qualities:

Autumn Hickoryite:

• Mohs hardness of 3-1/2
• Color: Sandy browns with pink and yellow striations
• Look: Smooth striations similar to fine woodgrain

Bronze Zebra Jasper:

• Mohs hardness of 6-1/2 to 7
• Color: Whites, tans, browns
• Look: Stripes are broader and more irregular than the striations in autumn hickory jasper

Brown Chrysanthemum Stone:

• Mohs hardness of 3 to 4
• Color: Mahogany, browns, gold
• Look: Intricate veining in irregular patterns

Limestone (Landscape Stone):

• Mohs hardness: 2 to 4
• Color: Cream, honey and dark brown
• Look: Patterns are dramatic both in shape and color mix, forming miniscule landscapes on every specimen

Moukaite Jasper

• Mohs hardness: 6-1/2 to 7
• Color: Broad range of earth tones, from cream and gold to brown, brick red and mauve
• Look: Patterns are marbled instead of striated

• Mohs hardness: 6-1/2 to 7
• Color: Golden, sandy and darker browns, cream
• Look: Patterns do have striations, like autumn hickoryite, but picture jasper has speckles throughout, which is characteristic of all jasper.

Tiger Iron

• Mohs hardness: 5 to 7
• Color: Gold, brick red, dark browns, dark greys
• Look: Striations smooth and linear, but colors are darker and richer than those in autumn hickoryite or picture jasper

Tigereye

• Mohs hardness: 7
• Color: Gold or yellow with brown, chatoyant luster
• Look: Striations are very smooth, mimicking the look of silk or water, rather than woodgrain.

Designing with Autumn Hickoryite

Because of its bands of brown and tan colors, autumn hickoryite—as the name implies—works well with autumn-themed designs. It lends itself as an integral component for designs based around beaches or deserts, especially those of the southwestern United States. Autumn hickoryite is also a natural choice for Native American-inspired designs and a range of Boho styles.