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May 9, 2026
Chrysoprase is apple-green chalcedony, cryptocrystalline SiO2 colored by trace nickel Ni2+. Best quality from Marlborough Queensland Australia. Mohs 6.
Rose quartz is pink SiO2 colored by trace Ti4+ iron or manganese. Natural color is usually pale. Many saturated pieces are irradiation or heat treated.
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Jasper has incredible variety: Picture Jasper with landscape-like patterns from Oregon, Ocean Jasper only from Madagascar coast, Red Jasper from iron oxide,...
Thulite is pink manganese-rich zoisite Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) named after ancient Norway Thule. Discovered 1820 in Telemark, Norways national stone.
Always do your own research before making purchasing decisions about gemstones and crystals.. Hold a piece of snowflake obsidian up to the light and you'll.
Moldavite is a tektite formed 15 million years ago when a meteorite hit Bavaria Germany. Only found in Czech Republic Moldau River valley.
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Apophyllite is hydrous potassium calcium silicate KFCa4Si8O20(OH,F)-8H2O often found with zeolite in basalt vesicles.
Both kunzite and hiddenite are colored varieties of spodumene LiAlSi2O6. Kunzite pink-purple discovered 1902 by George Kunz.
Staurolite Fe2Al9Si4O23(OH) named from Greek stauros plus lithos. Naturally forms cross-shaped twinned crystals at 60 and 90 degree angles called cruciform...
Morganite is the pink cousin of emerald and aquamarine. Discover its rose hues, durability, pricing, and why collectors love this beryl for everyday jewelry.