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.
Alexandrite
Alexandrite is a rare gemstone that belongs to the chrysoberyl family. It was first discovered in 1830 in the Ural Mountains of Russia and...
Crocoite
Crocoite is a rare mineral classified as a lead chromate (PbCrO₄). It is well-known for its vibrant orange-red color and distinctive crystal formations, which...
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...
Powellite
Powellite is a mineral that belongs to the broader group of minerals known as molybdates and tungstates. It is specifically classified as a calcium...
Gahnite
Gahnite is a mineral belonging to the spinel group, specifically a zinc aluminum oxide with the chemical formula ZnAl2O4ZnAl_2O_4ZnAl2O4. It is typically found in...
Chrysoberyl
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
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...
