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Fossil Agate

Fossil agate is a unique type of agate that contains fossilized remains within its structure. Agate itself is a type of chalcedony, which is a variety of quartz known for […]

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 […]

Rutilated Quartz

Rutilated quartz is a type of quartz crystal that contains needle-like inclusions of the mineral rutile (titanium dioxide). These fine, golden, or reddish-brown needle-like threads of rutile can be distributed […]

Tiger’s Eye

Tiger’s Eye is a mineral gemstone that belongs to the quartz family. It is composed primarily of silicon dioxide (SiO2), the same chemical composition as other varieties of quartz such […]

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 Overview

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 […]