Oxides Minerals

Spinel is the name of both an individual mineral and of a group of metal-oxide minerals that share the same crystal structure. Minerals in this group include gahnite, franklinite, and chromite. Spinel is found as glassy, hard octahedra, or as grains or masses.

Rutile is oxide group mineral with formula: titanium dioxide (TiO2). It often appears as pale golden, needlelike crystals inside quartz. When not enclosed in quartz, it is usually yellowish or reddish brown, dark brown, or black.

Ilmenite, otherwise called manaccanite, is a titanium-iron oxide mineral with formula: FeTiO3. It is a noteworthy wellspring of titanium. Typically thick and tabular, its crystals sometimes occur as thin lamellae (fine plates) or rhombohedra.. Ilmenite can also be massive, or occur as scattered grains. Intergrowths with hematite or magnetite are common

Ruby is a gemstone and a variety of the mineral corundum (Al2O3) that is distinguished by its red color, which is caused by trace...

Sapphire is a precious gemstone that is a variety of the mineral corundum, which is composed of aluminum oxide. It is typically blue in...

Manganite is a member of oxide minerals with composed of manganese oxide-hydroxide of formula: MnO(OH).A widespread and important ore of manganese. The mineral had been described by a number of different names since 1772, but was finally given its current name, which it owes to its manganese component, in 1827.

Chrysoberyl is a member of oxide mineral or gemstone with the formula: BeAl2O4.In spite of the similarity in their names, chrysoberyl and beryl are absolutely extraordinary stones, despite the fact that both include beryllium. Chrysoberyl is the third most commonplace herbal stone and is found at 8.5 at the Mohs

Cassiterite is a mineral composed of tin oxide (SnO2) and is the primary ore of tin. It has a high density and a hardness...

Alexandrite is a rare gemstone that belongs to the chrysoberyl family. It was first discovered in 1830 in the Ural Mountains of Russia and...

Uraninite is a mineral that is primarily composed of uranium oxide. It is a significant ore of uranium, which is an important element used...

Diaspore, also known as Zultanite or Csarite, is a unique and relatively rare mineral that belongs to the oxide mineral group. It is valued...

Cuprite is a mineral that belongs to the oxide mineral group. It is composed of copper(I) oxide, with the chemical formula Cu2O. The name...