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Malaya Garnet

Malaya Garnet, also known simply as “Malaya,” is a unique and relatively rare gemstone that has gained recognition in the world of colored gemstones. It is highly regarded for its […]

Blue John

Blue John is a rare and highly valued mineral found only in the Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern in Castleton, Derbyshire, England. It is a form of fluorspar, […]

Andamooka Opal

Andamooka Opal is a unique variety of opal found in the Andamooka region of South Australia. It’s renowned for its vibrant and striking colors, ranging from brilliant flashes of red, […]

Kakortokite

Kakortokite is a rare igneous rock primarily composed of perthitic microcline feldspar with minor amounts of other minerals such as nepheline, sodalite, and/or eudialyte. It typically forms in alkaline intrusions, […]

Plume Agate

Plume Agate is a captivating variety of agate, renowned for its intricate and delicate feather-like inclusions. These mesmerizing formations resemble ethereal plumes or wisps suspended within the stone, creating a […]

Blue Moonstone

Blue moonstone is a mesmerizing gemstone known for its ethereal blue sheen, reminiscent of the moon’s gentle glow. It belongs to the feldspar mineral group and is characterized by its […]

Brown Jasper

Brown Jasper is a form of chalcedony, a microcrystalline variety of quartz. Jasper itself is renowned for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, and Brown Jasper is no exception. As […]

Porcelain Jasper

Porcelain Jasper is a captivating variety of jasper, a form of chalcedony, known for its striking colors, intricate patterns, and porcelain-like appearance. This unique gemstone is highly prized among collectors […]

Golden Danburite

Golden danburite is a rare and highly valued gemstone renowned for its exceptional clarity, brilliance, and unique golden hue. Belonging to the silicate mineral family, danburite is composed of calcium, […]

Picasso Jasper

Picasso Jasper, also known as Picasso Stone or Picasso Marble, is a unique variety of jasper renowned for its striking patterns and colors, reminiscent of abstract paintings by the renowned […]

Carnelian Agate

Carnelian agate is a variety of chalcedony, which is a type of quartz. It is known for its vibrant reddish-orange to deep orange coloration, often with translucent qualities. This gemstone […]