Bismuth
Bismuth is a fascinating metal known for its unique properties and striking visual appeal. Among its various forms, synthetic bismuth crystals stand out due to their vibrant, rainbow-like colors. These […]
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Amber Overview
Amber is a fascinating organic gemstone that has captured human fascination for millennia. It’s not a mineral, but rather a fossilized resin from ancient trees. This unique material has played […]
Onyx
Onyx is a type of chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline form of quartz. It is a banded variety of chalcedony that forms in concentric layers of different colors. Onyx typically […]
Andalusite
Andalusite is a mineral that holds significant importance due to its unique crystal structure, distinctive physical properties, and its utilization in various industrial applications. It belongs to the aluminosilicate mineral […]
Diopside
Aliabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan Diopside is a member of pyroxene group mineral with formula is MgCaSi2O6. Specimens can be colorless but are more often bottle […]
Sapphire
Sapphire is a precious gemstone that is a variety of the mineral corundum, which is composed of aluminum oxide. It is typically blue in color, but can also be found […]
Spinel
Spinel is a mineral that belongs to the group of oxides and forms in various colors, making it a popular gemstone. Its chemical composition is magnesium aluminum oxide (MgAl2O4). Spinel […]
Kyanite
Kyanite is a mineral composed of aluminum silicate, and it belongs to the family of aluminosilicate minerals. Its chemical formula is Al2SiO5. Kyanite typically forms bladed crystals, and its name […]
Rutile
Rutile is a mineral composed primarily of titanium dioxide (TiO2). It is one of the three main minerals of titanium, along with ilmenite and leucoxene. Rutile is commonly found in […]
Ruby
Ruby is a gemstone and a variety of the mineral corundum (Al2O3) that is distinguished by its red color, which is caused by trace amounts of chromium in the crystal […]
Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a fascinating gemstone that is known for its wide range of colors and unique properties. It is a crystalline mineral composed of complex borosilicate compounds and belongs to […]
Azurite
Azurite is a mineral that is commonly found in the oxidized zones of copper ore deposits. It is renowned for its vibrant blue color and has been used for various […]