Minerals
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:
Prasiolite (Green Amethyst)
Prasiolite is a unique and captivating gemstone known for its beautiful green hue and is sometimes referred to as "green amethyst." It is a...
Enstatite
Enstatite is a mineral that belongs to the pyroxene group, which is a class of silicate minerals. It is known for its unique crystalline...
Covellite
Covellite is a rare sulfide mineral that is known for its distinctive indigo-blue to blackish-blue coloration. Its name is derived from the Latin word...
Clinohumite
Clinohumite is a mineral that belongs to the humite group, which is a subgroup of the larger mineral group known as silicates. It is...
Angelite
Angelite, also known as "blue anhydrite" or "angel stone," is a mineral that belongs to the sulfate mineral group. It is a type of...
Peridot
Peridot, a captivating gemstone that has been cherished for centuries, is often referred to as the "gem of the sun" due to its vibrant...
Iolite or Cordierite
Iolite, also known as cordierite, is a mineral that belongs to the silicate mineral group. Its name is derived from the Greek word "ios,"...
Nephrite
Nephrite is a type of mineral that belongs to the jade family, which also includes jadeite. It is a metamorphic rock primarily composed of...
Indicolite
Indicolite is a term primarily used in the world of gemology to refer to a specific variety of the mineral tourmaline. Tourmaline is a...
Rose Quartz
Rose quartz is a pink-colored variety of the mineral quartz (SiO2), often considered one of the most popular and recognizable gemstones. It derives its...
Gahnospinel
Gahnospinel is a mineral belonging to the spinel group, which is a class of minerals with the general formula AB₂O₄. In gahnospinel, A represents...
Boracite
Boracite is a mineral that belongs to the borate group and is known for its unique crystal structure and a variety of interesting properties....
