Entries by DonghaiCrystal

Agate

Agate is a fascinating and versatile mineral that has captivated human interest for thousands of years. Agate is a variety of chalcedony, a mineral of the quartz family. It is […]

Bismuth

Bismuth is a fascinating metal known for its unique properties and striking visual appeal. Among its various forms, synthetic bismuth crystals stand out due to their vibrant, rainbow-like colors. These […]

Amber

Amber is a fascinating organic gemstone that has captured human fascination for millennia. It’s not a mineral, but rather a fossilized resin from ancient trees. This unique material has played […]

Onyx

Onyx is a type of chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline form of quartz. It is a banded variety of chalcedony that forms in concentric layers of different colors. Onyx typically […]

Andalusite

Andalusite is a mineral that holds significant importance due to its unique crystal structure, distinctive physical properties, and its utilization in various industrial applications. It belongs to the aluminosilicate mineral […]

Diopside

Aliabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan Diopside is a member of pyroxene group mineral with formula is MgCaSi2O6. Specimens can be colorless but are more often bottle […]

Spinel

Spinel is a mineral that belongs to the group of oxides and forms in various colors, making it a popular gemstone. Its chemical composition is magnesium aluminum oxide (MgAl2O4). Spinel […]

Kyanite

Kyanite is a mineral composed of aluminum silicate, and it belongs to the family of aluminosilicate minerals. Its chemical formula is Al2SiO5. Kyanite typically forms bladed crystals, and its name […]