Tangerine Quartz
Tangerine Quartz is a vibrant variety of quartz characterized by its bright orange to tangerine-colored hue, often with a translucent or slightly cloudy appearance. The color is typically due to […]
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Tiger’s Eye Quartz
Tiger’s Eye Quartz is a variety of quartz that features the distinctive golden-brown and chatoyant (cat’s eye) effect, caused by the presence of fibrous inclusions of a mineral called crocidolite, […]
cordierite
Cordierite is a silicate mineral that forms in shades of blue, purple, or gray and is primarily known for its unique pleochroic properties. This means that it can appear in […]
Iolite
Iolite, also known as “the Viking’s Compass,” is a striking gemstone that features deep blue to violet hues. Its color is often compared to sapphire, but it has a distinctive […]
Grape Agate
Grape Agate is a unique and visually striking form of agate that gets its name due to its resemblance to bunches of grapes. This variety of agate forms in small, […]
Purple Garnet
Purple Garnet is a rare and captivating variety of garnet, a group of silicate minerals that come in a range of colors. While garnets are more commonly found in red […]
Amethyst Spirit Quartz
Amethyst Spirit Quartz, also known as Cactus Quartz, is a stunning and unique variety of quartz that features a cluster of tiny crystals growing off of a central, larger crystal. […]
Chevron Amethyst
Chevron Amethyst is a stunning and distinctive variety of amethyst, characterized by its V-shaped or chevron-like banding of alternating light and dark purple hues. This banded appearance is the result […]
Purple Jasper
Purple Jasper is a striking variety of jasper, a type of chalcedony that is known for its beautiful and diverse colors. Jasper is an opaque, fine-grained form of quartz, and […]
Purple Chalcedony
Purple Chalcedony is a beautiful and rare variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of silica. Chalcedony typically forms as smooth, translucent stones, and purple chalcedony is a stunning, lesser-known variation […]
Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite is a rare and beautiful mineral known for its stunning shades of purple and violet, often with hints of pink or lavender. It is a relatively lesser-known gemstone that […]
Purple Iolite
Purple Iolite is a striking variety of iolite, a gem-quality form of the mineral cordierite. Known for its vibrant hues, ranging from lavender to deep violet, purple iolite is a […]