Cobaltocalcite
Cobaltocalcite is a captivating and visually distinctive mineral that belongs to the calcite group of minerals. It is renowned for its remarkable pink to peach coloration, which sets it apart […]
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Unakite
Unakite is a type of metamorphic rock that is primarily composed of pink orthoclase feldspar, green epidote, and clear to bluish-gray quartz. It is known for its distinctive mottled appearance, […]
Howlite
Howlite is a mineral that is primarily composed of calcium borosilicate hydroxide. It is named after Henry How, a Canadian chemist and geologist who first discovered it in Nova Scotia, […]
Smithsonite
Smithsonite is a mineral that belongs to the carbonate group. It is named after James Smithson, an English scientist and mineralogist who was the founder of the Smithsonian Institution in […]
Almandine
Almandine is a type of mineral that belongs to the garnet group, which is a diverse family of silicate minerals. Garnets are known for their striking colors and various uses […]
Jelly Opal (Crystal Opal)
Jelly Opal, also known as “Water Opal” or “Crystal Opal,” is a unique and captivating variety of opal known for its distinctive optical properties and appearance. Opals are gemstones that […]
Bumble Bee Jasper
Bumble Bee Jasper, also known as Orpiment or Eclipse Jasper, is a unique and vibrant form of volcanic rock that is primarily composed of sulfur, manganese oxides, realgar, orpiment, and […]
Blue Opal
Blue opal is a captivating and unique gemstone known for its striking blue hues and captivating patterns. This semi-precious gemstone belongs to the opal family, which is renowned for its […]
Grandidierite
Grandidierite is a rare and valuable mineral that belongs to the cyclosilicate group. It is prized for its stunning blue to bluish-green color and is known for its exceptional rarity […]
Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase is a gemstone variety of chalcedony, which is a form of quartz. It is known for its apple-green color, which comes from the presence of nickel in its composition. […]
Angelite
Angelite, also known as “blue anhydrite” or “angel stone,” is a mineral that belongs to the sulfate mineral group. It is a type of anhydrous calcium sulfate, meaning it contains […]
Pyrope Garnet
Pyrope garnet is a fascinating gemstone known for its stunning deep red color and remarkable beauty. It belongs to the garnet family, a group of minerals renowned for their diverse […]