Purple Jade
Purple Jade is a rare and strikingly beautiful variety of jade, most commonly associated with the mineral jadeite, one of the two primary types of jade (the other being nephrite). […]
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Purple Ruby
Purple Ruby, sometimes referred to as “Purple Sapphire” or “Purple Corundum”, is a rare and visually striking variety of corundum — the same mineral family to which ruby and sapphire […]
Purple Aventurine
Purple Aventurine is a stunning, semi-precious gemstone that belongs to the aventurine family of quartz minerals. Known for its soothing purple tones and shimmering effect, it is often used in […]
Cape Amethyst
Cape Amethyst is a specific variety of amethyst found predominantly in the Cape Province of South Africa, although it can also be found in other regions of Southern Africa. It […]
Elestial Amethyst
Elestial Amethyst is a captivating and spiritually significant form of amethyst, a variety of quartz distinguished by its deep purple color and unique, multi-layered crystal formations. Known for its intricate […]
Purple Agate
Purple Agate is a stunning and vibrant variety of agate, a banded chalcedony quartz. Its purple hues, often enhanced by dyeing, make it a popular choice for jewelry, decoration, and […]
Siberite
Siberite is a vibrant, purplish variety of elbaite, a species in the tourmaline group of minerals. Its name derives from the region of Siberia, where notable specimens were historically discovered. […]
Lavender Jade
Lavender Jade, a rare and enchanting variety of jade, is highly valued for its soft, purple hues. It primarily belongs to the jadeite family, one of the two types of […]
Purple Tiger Eye
Purple Tiger Eye, also known as Purple Tiger’s Eye, is a strikingly beautiful gemstone variant of the traditional Tiger Eye. It is not a naturally occurring color but rather results […]
Purple Alunite
Alunite, a common sulfate mineral with the chemical formula KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6, is usually white to grayish in color. However, purple alunite is a rare variation, often prized by collectors for its […]
Scorolite
Scorolite is a relatively rare mineral belonging to the arsenate mineral group. Its chemical formula is CaAl(AsO4)·2H2O, indicating it is a hydrated calcium aluminum arsenate. The mineral is typically formed […]
polychrome sapphires
Polychrome sapphires are an extraordinary variety of sapphire that display multiple distinct colors within a single gemstone. These colors often appear as zones or patterns and result from the natural […]