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. […]
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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 […]
bi-coloured sapphires
Bi-colored sapphires are a captivating variety of sapphire that display two distinct colors within a single stone. This natural phenomenon occurs due to uneven distribution of trace elements (like iron, […]
Parti sapphire
Parti sapphires are a unique and fascinating variety of sapphire that display multiple colors in a single stone. This natural phenomenon occurs due to the presence of varying trace elements […]
Black sapphire
Black sapphire is a striking variety of corundum known for its opaque, deep black appearance. Unlike the more transparent and colorful sapphires, black sapphires are prized for their bold and […]
Brown sapphire
A brown sapphire is a unique variety of corundum gemstone, distinguished by its warm brown hues, ranging from light tan to rich chocolate brown. While not as commonly seen in […]
Paraíba
Paraíba tourmaline is one of the most sought-after and vibrant varieties of tourmaline, known for its stunning neon blue to greenish-blue colors. This gemstone is highly prized for its rarity, […]
Tourmaline
Tourmaline, or tourmaline, is a general term for gem-quality tourmaline, and here’s a detailed introduction to tourmaline: chemical composition Tourmaline has an extremely complex chemical composition and is a boron-containing […]