Gray Moonstone
Gray moonstone is a captivating variety of the feldspar mineral group, renowned for its intriguing play of colors and enigmatic appearance. Unlike traditional moonstone varieties, which often exhibit blue adularescence, […]
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Pinfire Opal
Pinfire opal is a unique variety of opal characterized by its distinctive pattern of small, pinpoint flashes of color. These pinpoints resemble tiny sparks or stars scattered throughout the gemstone, […]
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is a stunning gemstone prized for its vivid blue color and smooth texture. This gemstone derives its name from the Sleeping Beauty mine, located in Globe, Arizona, […]
Pink Star Diamond
The Pink Star Diamond is a truly remarkable and exceedingly rare gemstone that has captured the attention of collectors, investors, and enthusiasts around the world. Renowned for its exceptional color […]
Mexican Water Opal
Mexican Water Opal, renowned for its captivating play-of-color and translucent appearance, is a type of opal found exclusively in Mexico. Unlike common opals, Mexican Water Opal exhibits a remarkable clarity […]
Fire Obsidian
Fire obsidian is a captivating natural glass formed when volcanic lava cools rapidly, preventing the crystalline structure from fully developing. This rapid cooling process traps pockets of gas within the […]
Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite is a relatively rare mineral that belongs to the amphibole group, a subgroup of silicate minerals. Arfvedsonite is a complex inosilicate mineral with the chemical formula (Na, K)3(Fe, Mn)4Fe2Si8O22(OH)2. […]
Larvikite
Larvikite is a unique and visually striking igneous rock that belongs to the family of feldspar-rich plutonic rocks known as syenites. It is primarily composed of feldspar minerals, particularly oligoclase, […]
Phlogopite
Phlogopite, Afghanistan Phlogopite-Mica-from-Blackburn-Mine-Cantley-Gatineau-County-Quebec-Canada Phlogopite is a member of mica group family of phyllosilicates mineral. Color is a yellow, greenish, or reddish-brown. It is the magnesium endmember of the biotite stable […]
Oceanite (Blue Onyx)
Oceanite, commonly known as Blue Onyx, is a captivating semi-precious gemstone revered for its striking appearance and captivating hues. Composed primarily of cryptocrystalline quartz, Blue Onyx exhibits a mesmerizing blend […]
Abalone Shell
Abalone shells, renowned for their iridescent beauty and durability, are marine mollusk shells primarily found in cold coastal waters worldwide, especially along the coasts of North America, Japan, New Zealand, […]
Sagenite Agate
Sagenite Agate, a fascinating and rare variety of agate, is prized for its intricate needle-like inclusions that form delicate, fern-like patterns within the stone. These inclusions are often made of […]