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A mineral is a naturally occurring chemical compound usually of crystalline form and not produced by life processes. A mineral has one specific chemical composition, whereas a rock can be an aggregate of different minerals or mineraloids. The study of minerals is called mineralogy. To meet the definition of “mineral” used by most geologists, a substance must meet five requirements:
Fuchsite
Fuchsite, also known as chrome mica or green muscovite, is a variety of muscovite, which is a common form of mica. It gets its...
Vivianite
Vivianite is a mineral that is primarily composed of iron, phosphorus, and oxygen. It is known for its striking blue to blue-green color and...
Hornblende
Hornblende is a inosilicate amphibole minerals, which are two type hornblende minerals. They are ferrohornblende and magnesiohornblende. They are an isomorphous mixture of three molecules; a calcium-iron-magnesium silicate, an aluminium-iron-magnesium silicate, and an iron-magnesium silicate.
Dravite (Brown Tourmaline)
Dravite is a mineral that belongs to the tourmaline group, which is a group of complex borosilicate minerals. Tourmalines are well-known for their diverse...
Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite garnet is a rare and highly valued gemstone known for its vibrant green color. It belongs to the garnet family of minerals and...
Opal
Opals are a unique and mesmerizing gemstone known for their distinctive play of color, making them one of the most sought-after and mysterious gemstones...
Dianite
Dianite is a relatively rare mineral belonging to the silicate group. It is a type of vesuvianite, which is a group of calcium aluminum...
Calcite
Calcite is a rock-forming mineral with a chemical formula of CaCO3. It is extremely common and found throughout the world in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Some geologists consider it to be a "ubiquitous mineral" - one that is found everywhere.
Rainbow Obsidian
Rainbow Obsidian is a type of volcanic glass that exhibits a captivating play of colors when exposed to light. It is a variety of...
Strawberry Quartz
Strawberry Quartz is a unique and beautiful variety of quartz known for its distinctive reddish-pink to strawberry-like hue, which is caused by inclusions of...
Moldavite
Moldavite is a type of glass-like tektite that is believed to have originated from a meteorite impact that occurred around 15 million years ago...
Turquoise
Turquoise is a
member of phosphate mineral with chemical the formula CuAl6 (PO4)4(OH) 8·4H2O.
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of
copper...
