Proustite (Ruby Silver)
Proustite is a sulfosalt mineral composed of silver, arsenic, and sulfur, with the chemical formula Ag₃AsS₃. Known for its striking deep red color and transparency, proustite often forms prismatic or […]
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Gahnite
Gahnite is a mineral belonging to the spinel group, specifically a zinc aluminum oxide with the chemical formula ZnAl2O4ZnAl_2O_4ZnAl2O4. It is typically found in metamorphic and pegmatitic rocks and is […]
Paraíba Tourmaline
Paraíba tourmaline is a rare and highly valued variety of tourmaline, renowned for its striking and vivid blue to greenish-blue colors. It is characterized by its vibrant hues, which are […]
Baroque Pearls
Baroque pearls are a captivating subset of pearls that have fascinated humanity for centuries. Unlike traditional round pearls, baroque pearls are distinguished by their irregular, often asymmetrical shapes and unique […]
Teal Sapphire
Teal sapphire, a captivating gem that exhibits hues of blue and green, has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique coloration and striking appearance. Unlike traditional blue sapphires, […]
Cloud Agate
Cloud agate is a captivating variety of chalcedony, a form of microcrystalline quartz. It’s admired for its cloud-like patterns that seem to float within the stone, making it a favorite […]
Prase Quartz
Prase quartz is a variety of quartz that is typically green in color, often owing its hue to the presence of amphibole inclusions or other mineral impurities. It has a […]
Campitos Turquoise
Turquoise is one of the oldest gemstones known to humanity, celebrated for its vivid blue-green hues and rich historical significance. It has been prized for thousands of years, not only […]
Psilomelane
Psilomelane is a barium manganese oxide mineral, typically presenting as black or dark gray with a submetallic to dull luster. It often forms botryoidal or stalactitic masses, making it visually […]
Green Labradorite
Green labradorite is gemstone, known for its captivating play of colors, often referred to as labradorescence. This phenomenon is caused by the diffraction of light within the stone, which creates […]
Herkimer Diamonds
Herkimer Diamonds are a unique form of double-terminated quartz crystals found primarily in Herkimer County, New York. Unlike typical quartz crystals that grow attached to a host rock, Herkimer Diamonds […]
Fairburn Agate
Fairburn Agate is a unique and highly prized variety of agate known for its distinctive banding patterns and vibrant colors. Typically found in the Fairburn area of South Dakota, this […]