Shungite
Shungite is a rare carbon-based mineral primarily found in Russia, known for its black, lustrous appearance and unique properties, including electrical conductivity and the presence of fullerenes. It has various […]
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Libyan Desert Glass
Libyan Desert Glass is a rare and intriguing natural phenomenon with a history dating back thousands of years. It is a type of tektite, which is a form of natural […]
Red Amethys
Red amethyst is a unique variation of amethyst, a popular and cherished gemstone known for its stunning purple hue. What sets red amethyst apart is its intriguing combination of amethyst’s […]
Zoisite (Anyolite)
Zoisite is a mineral belonging to the epidote group, which is a group of silicate minerals. It was first discovered in the 19th century and was named after the Slovenian […]
Opalized Wood
Opalized wood is a fascinating and rare form of fossilized wood that has undergone a unique process of mineralization. It is a type of petrified wood where the organic material […]
Hessonite
Hessonite, also known as Gomed or Gomedh, is a gemstone that belongs to the mineral species of Grossular Garnet. It is a variety of the silicate mineral known as garnet […]
Hypersthene
Hypersthene is a mineral belonging to the pyroxene group, which is a class of inosilicate minerals commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Its name is derived from the Greek […]
Cobaltocalcite
Cobaltocalcite is a captivating and visually distinctive mineral that belongs to the calcite group of minerals. It is renowned for its remarkable pink to peach coloration, which sets it apart […]
Unakite
Unakite is a type of metamorphic rock that is primarily composed of pink orthoclase feldspar, green epidote, and clear to bluish-gray quartz. It is known for its distinctive mottled appearance, […]
Howlite
Howlite is a mineral that is primarily composed of calcium borosilicate hydroxide. It is named after Henry How, a Canadian chemist and geologist who first discovered it in Nova Scotia, […]
Smithsonite
Smithsonite is a mineral that belongs to the carbonate group. It is named after James Smithson, an English scientist and mineralogist who was the founder of the Smithsonian Institution in […]
Almandine
Almandine is a type of mineral that belongs to the garnet group, which is a diverse family of silicate minerals. Garnets are known for their striking colors and various uses […]