Oxides Minerals
Oxides form from the combination of a steel with oxygen. This group ranges from dull ores like bauxite to gem stones like rubies and sapphires. The magnetite pictured to the left is a member of this institution.
Scheelite
Scheelite is a calcium tungstate mineral that is commonly found in various geological environments. It is an important ore of tungsten, which is a...
Anatase
Anatase is one of the three primary mineral forms of titanium dioxide (TiO2), the other two being rutile and brookite. It is a tetragonal...
Taaffeite
Taaffeite is a rare and highly prized gemstone known for its exquisite beauty and exceptional rarity. It belongs to the beryl family of minerals...
Musgravite
Musgravite is a rare and precious gemstone that belongs to the oxide mineral family. It is a member of the taaffeite family, which also...
Rainbow Hematite
Rainbow hematite is a form of hematite, a common iron oxide mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3. What sets rainbow hematite apart from typical...
Padparadscha Sapphire
Padparadscha sapphire is a rare and highly sought-after variety of the mineral corundum, which is composed of aluminum oxide with trace elements that give...
Brucite
Brucite is a mineral that is composed of magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2). It belongs to the class of minerals known as hydroxides, which are compounds...
Zincite
Zincite is a mineral composed primarily of zinc oxide (ZnO), often with trace amounts of manganese and other elements. It typically occurs in bright...
Wulfenite
Wulfenite is a lead molybdate mineral with the chemical formula PbMoO4. It is known for its striking crystal formations, which are typically square or...
Adamite
Adamite is a mineral that belongs to the arsenate class of minerals. Its chemical formula is usually written as Zn<sub>2</sub>(AsO<sub>4</sub>)(OH), indicating its composition of...
Pink Star Sapphire
Pink star sapphires are a captivating variety of sapphire known for their stunning pink hues. Sapphires are a type of corundum mineral, with their...
Mogok Ruby
Mogok, often referred to as the "Valley of Rubies," is a renowned region located in the northern part of Myanmar (Burma). It holds immense...
