What Kind of Mineral is Chrysocolla? Chrysocolla is a secondary hydrated copper phyllo-silicate mineral. It’s chemical formula is CuSiO3·2H2O. Color and Appearance of Chrysocolla Chrysocolla color varies from a light sky blue to a rich blueish green. It is often mistaken for turquoise due to its color. This stone can exhibit a wide range of […]
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Bytownite is sometimes referred to as golden labradorite, although it is truly a rare form of plagioclase feldspar. It does not exhibit the shimmering labradorescence common to Labradorites, but when it’s cut into gems, they display an uncommon brilliance. This material is most often seen as faceted gemstones rather than mineral specimens. It is an
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Malachite (Cu2Co3Oh2) is an important copper ore mineral, ranging in color from bright to dark green. Its color tone can be as varied as its crystal formations. It can appear as a light pastel shade to a rich jewel tone to almost black and anywhere in between. Along with its rich green color, it frequently
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Shungite is a very unusual, silver to black color “rock”. What’s inside is a molecular structure different than any other mineral we’ve found on Earth. It is composed mostly of carbon- key to Life as we know it. And we find it in only one small area out of this entire wondrous planet: Karelia, Russia.
WHAT IS ROSE QUARTZ AND HOW IS IT FORMED? THE COLOR OF ROSE QUARTZ ASTERISM / STAR ROSE QUARTZ ROSE QUARTZ USES ROSE QUARTZ HEART – A LAPIDARY PROJECT METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ROSE QUARTZ Chakra: Heart Zodiac: Taurus, Libra Planet: Venus Element: Earth, Water Vibration: Number 7 Courtenay with Rose Quartz spheres that we
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Yttrium Fluorite, also called Yttrofluorite or Lavender Fluorite, is the uncommon occurrence of two minerals, Yttrium and Fluorite, blending together, making for a uniquely-colored stone.
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Learn all about Goldstone: history, how it’s made, tips for cutting it yourself, metaphysics, and more!
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