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Kunzite vs Hiddenite: Pink vs Green Spodumene

May 9, 2026

Kunzite vs Hiddenite: Pink vs Green Spodumene

Both kunzite and hiddenite are colored varieties of spodumene LiAlSi2O6. Kunzite pink-purple discovered 1902 by George Kunz.
Some Stones Grow Into Crosses (And They Have

May 9, 2026

Some Stones Grow Into Crosses (And They Have

Staurolite Fe2Al9Si4O23(OH) named from Greek stauros plus lithos. Naturally forms cross-shaped twinned crystals at 60 and 90 degree angles called cruciform...
Morganite: The Underappreciated Pink Beryl Gem

May 9, 2026

Morganite: The Underappreciated Pink Beryl Gem

Morganite is the pink cousin of emerald and aquamarine. Discover its rose hues, durability, pricing, and why collectors love this beryl for everyday jewelry.
The Inca Rose Is Made of Manganese and Legend

May 9, 2026

The Inca Rose Is Made of Manganese and Legend

Rhodochrosite MnCO3 is manganese carbonate named from Greek rhodon plus chroma. Incas called it Inca Rose believing King Rocas blood turned to stone. Mohs 3.
Unakite Is Half Green Half Pink and Entirely

May 9, 2026

Unakite Is Half Green Half Pink and Entirely

Unakite is a natural rock composed of green epidote Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH), pink orthoclase feldspar and quartz.
Sodalite Gets Mistaken for Lapis Lazuli All the

May 9, 2026

Sodalite Gets Mistaken for Lapis Lazuli All the

Sodalite Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2 is a chlorine-bearing sodium aluminum silicate discovered in Greenland 1811.
Sunstone Has Tiny Sparks Inside It (And Some

May 9, 2026

Sunstone Has Tiny Sparks Inside It (And Some

Sunstone is oligoclase feldspar (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8 with aventurescence from copper or hematite inclusions.
Labradorite Flash Is Real Science (And It Looks

May 9, 2026

Labradorite Flash Is Real Science (And It Looks

We believe in being upfront about how our content is produced, so you always know exactly what you're reading.. Hold a piece of labradorite under the light.
Thunder Eggs Look Like Rocks on the Outside

May 9, 2026

Thunder Eggs Look Like Rocks on the Outside

Thunder eggs are a special type of geode with rough spherical nodules outside and agate or chalcedony layers inside.
What Gives Moonstone Its Glow (And How to Pick

May 9, 2026

What Gives Moonstone Its Glow (And How to Pick

Moonstone is a feldspar mineral with alternating orthoclase and albite layers near KAlSi3O8. Blue adularescence comes from light scattering between thin layers.
Charoite Comes From One River in Siberia and

May 9, 2026

Charoite Comes From One River in Siberia and

Charoite K(Ca,Na)2Si4O10(OH,F) is a rare potassium calcium silicate found only at the Chara River in Sakha Republic, Russia. Discovered in 1978.
Baltic vs Dominican Amber: 7 Key Differences

May 9, 2026

Baltic vs Dominican Amber: 7 Key Differences

Baltic and Dominican amber differ in age, inclusions, and color. Learn 7 key differences to identify each type and know which is more valuable.
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