Agates are Chalcedony crystals, and Fire Agates are semi-precious gemstones with waxy lusters and fiery flashes. Fine layers of limonite and iron oxide are responsible for these flashes, called the Schiller Effect.
Vanadinite is a brittle stone that is made up of lead, oxygen, chlorine, and vanadium. It is used in industry for lead and vanadium and is formed of deep red hexagonal crystals. The vanadium that is found within this crystal is often added to steel to make it stronger.
Did you know Apatite is found in the human body? It also exists in other vertebrates, in their bones and teeth.
The earliest known use of Hematite dates back to the Neolithic period, around 8,000 BC. Ancient humans made tools and weapons, such as arrowheads and spear points, during this time.
Malachite has influenced cultures for centuries because of its intriguing swirls, bold green color, and healing benefits. It is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, with its beautiful green shades forming during the oxidation process of copper.
Did you know Ammolite is a trading name for an iridescent crystal formed from fossilized prehistoric organisms with whorled shells called Ammonites? Ammonites existed 300 million years ago and died out 66 million years ago.
Rhodonite is a striking stone that contains a composition of iron, magnesium, and calcium. It is often found with manganese fillings amongst the stone, creating an intriguing and unique appearance.
Blue Apatite is a phosphate mineral that may be smooth, rough, transparent, translucent, or opaque with a glassy luster. Did you know Blue Apatite gets its blue from traces of iron?
Pietersite is a stunning crystal variety of Jasper found exclusively in China and Namibia. It was discovered in the 1960s and named after its discoverer, Sid Pieters.
Did you know Pink Opal was identified in 2011? It doesn’t boast a long history like most Opals, used since 4,000 B.C. With many gemstones confused for others in the past, Pink Opal was mistaken for other pink crystals like Rose Quartz.
Topaz is a silicate mineral composed of aluminum, fluorine, and oxygen. As one of the hardest minerals on the Mohs scale, it is an ideal choice for jewelry and other decorative items. Topaz crystals are often cut into cabochons or faceted stones.
Unakite is a beautiful stone with a moss-like appearance that has pink patches. Each stone has a unique pattern. This stone is an adapted form of Granite.
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