Sapphirine
Sapphirine is a relatively rare mineral known for its captivating blue color and distinctive crystal structure. It belongs to the family of silicate minerals and is recognized for its role […]
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Padparadscha Sapphire
Padparadscha sapphire is a rare and highly sought-after variety of the mineral corundum, which is composed of aluminum oxide with trace elements that give it its distinctive colors. The term […]
Ammolite
Ammolite is a rare and unique gemstone known for its vibrant and iridescent colors. It is formed from the fossilized remains of extinct marine mollusks called ammonites. These mollusks lived […]
Hawk’s Eye
Hawk’s Eye, also known as Falcon’s Eye or Blue Tiger’s Eye, is a fascinating and unique gemstone renowned for its striking appearance and metaphysical properties. This semi-precious gem belongs to […]
Bixbite / Red Beryl
Bixbite is a trade name used to refer to red beryl, a rare gemstone that is found in only a few locations worldwide. Red beryl was first discovered in 1904 […]
Shungite
Shungite is a rare carbon-based mineral primarily found in Russia, known for its black, lustrous appearance and unique properties, including electrical conductivity and the presence of fullerenes. It has various […]
Libyan Desert Glass
Libyan Desert Glass is a rare and intriguing natural phenomenon with a history dating back thousands of years. It is a type of tektite, which is a form of natural […]
Red Amethys
Red amethyst is a unique variation of amethyst, a popular and cherished gemstone known for its stunning purple hue. What sets red amethyst apart is its intriguing combination of amethyst’s […]
Zoisite (Anyolite)
Zoisite is a mineral belonging to the epidote group, which is a group of silicate minerals. It was first discovered in the 19th century and was named after the Slovenian […]
Opalized Wood
Opalized wood is a fascinating and rare form of fossilized wood that has undergone a unique process of mineralization. It is a type of petrified wood where the organic material […]
Hessonite
Hessonite, also known as Gomed or Gomedh, is a gemstone that belongs to the mineral species of Grossular Garnet. It is a variety of the silicate mineral known as garnet […]
Hypersthene
Hypersthene is a mineral belonging to the pyroxene group, which is a class of inosilicate minerals commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Its name is derived from the Greek […]