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:
Hiddenite
Hiddenite is a fascinating gemstone that belongs to the mineral family of spodumene. It is a green variety of spodumene and is named after...
Opalized Wood
Opalized wood is a fascinating and rare form of fossilized wood that has undergone a unique process of mineralization. It is a type of...
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...
Pietersite
Pietersite is a unique and striking gemstone known for its captivating chatoyancy and vibrant color variations. It is a type of chalcedony, which is...
Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite is a mineral that belongs to the zinc silicate family. It is often referred to as "calamine" due to its similarity in appearance...
Spectrolite
Spectrolite is a unique and captivating gemstone that belongs to the feldspar mineral group. It is renowned for its striking play of colors, which...
Hessonite
Hessonite, also known as Gomed or Gomedh, is a gemstone that belongs to the mineral species of Grossular Garnet. It is a variety of...
Goshenite
Goshenite is a variety of the mineral beryl and is known for its transparent and colorless appearance. It is one of the several gemstone...
Uvarovite
Uvarovite is a rare and valuable member of the garnet mineral group. It is named after Russian statesman and mineral collector Count Sergey Semenovitch...
Tsavorite
Tsavorite is a gemstone that belongs to the garnet family. It is known for its stunning green color, which ranges from a vivid, intense...
Charoite
Charoite is a rare and captivating mineral known for its distinctive purple color and intricate patterns. It is named after the Chara River in...
Heliodor
Heliodor is a rare and precious gemstone, classified as a natural variety of beryl. Known for its chemical composition of beryllium aluminum silicate, it...
