Oxides Minerals

Stolzite is a mineral that belongs to the tungstate mineral group. Its chemical formula is PbWO4, which indicates that it is composed of lead...

Musgravite is a rare and precious gemstone that belongs to the oxide mineral family. It is a member of the taaffeite family, which also...

Scheelite is a calcium tungstate mineral that is commonly found in various geological environments. It is an important ore of tungsten, which is a...

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

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.

Anatase is one of the three primary mineral forms of titanium dioxide (TiO2), the other two being rutile and brookite. It is a tetragonal...

Pink star sapphires are a captivating variety of sapphire known for their stunning pink hues. Sapphires are a type of corundum mineral, with their...

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...

Named after the German mineralogist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 1806, goethite is a common mineral. It can be brownish yellow, reddish brown, or dark brown in color, depending on the size of the crystal in the specimen—small crystals appear lighter, and larger ones darker.

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

Gahnospinel is a mineral belonging to the spinel group, which is a class of minerals with the general formula AB₂O₄. In gahnospinel, A represents...

Taaffeite is a rare and highly prized gemstone known for its exquisite beauty and exceptional rarity. It belongs to the beryl family of minerals...