Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite is a carbonate mineral with formula: MnCO3.  It has a classic rose-pink color, but specimens can also be brown or gray. It forms dogtooth or rhombohedral crystals like calcite, but it may also occur in stalactitic, granular,…

Staurolite

Staurolite is a mineral that is known for its unique crystal shape and its association with metamorphic rocks. The name “staurolite” comes from the Greek words “stauros” meaning “cross” and “lithos” meaning “stone,” referring to the…

Chalcanthite

Chalcanthite is a mineral with the chemical formula CuSO₄·5H₂O. It belongs to the sulfate mineral group and is a hydrated copper sulfate. The name “chalcanthite” is derived from the Greek words “chalkos,” meaning copper, and “anthos,”…

Gibbsite

Gibbsite is a naturally occurring mineral form of aluminum hydroxide with the chemical formula Al(OH)₃. It belongs to the hydroxides and oxides mineral class and is one of the three main components of bauxite, the primary ore of aluminum. Gibbsite appears…

Silver Sheen Obsidian

Silver Sheen Obsidian is a type of volcanic glass that exhibits a silver or silvery-blue sheen or chatoyancy when light reflects off its surface. This unique appearance is caused by the presence of tiny, needle-like inclusions of minerals such as feldspar…

Childrenite

Childrenite is a relatively rare mineral that is composed of basic iron aluminum phosphate. It belongs to the phosphate mineral group and is often found in association with other minerals, such as lazulite and wavellite. The mineral is named after the…

Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla is a mineral that belongs to the silicate mineral group. It is often found in association with other secondary copper minerals, such as malachite, azurite, and cuprite. Chrysocolla is known for its vibrant blue-green or green color, which…

Ant Hill Garnet

Ant Hill Garnets are a variety of garnet, specifically pyrope garnet, which are primarily red in color. What makes them remarkable is not just their vibrant, deep red hue, but also the way they are found. These garnets are typically brought to the surface…

Polychrome (Desert) Jasper

Polychrome Jasper, also known as Desert Jasper or Royal Savannah Jasper, is a type of multicolored chalcedony, a form of microcrystalline quartz. It is renowned for its vibrant and varied color patterns, which resemble abstract paintings or desert landscapes.…

Red Creek Jasper

Red creek jasper, also called Cherry Creek jasper, is a colorful jasper that was discovered in Mainland China in 2010. The miners were looking for turquoise when they found this lovely red, green, yellow, blue-gray and black stone instead. Like turquoise,…

Rutilated Quartz

Rutilated quartz gemstone is a slightly less valuable stone than its quartz cousins. However, the strange and different beauty from the hairs inside the stone has captured the love of the followers who love it and show it off. I. What…

Red Rabbit Hair Crystal

Rabbit hair Crystal is a type of Rutilated quartz with reddish hair-like inclusions that is much finer. Under the light, these tiny hairs are spectacularly illuminated. Red Rutilated Quartz brings new hope, and is said to having a sort of anti-depressant…