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:
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...
Ammolite
Ammolite is a rare and unique gemstone known for its vibrant and iridescent colors. It is formed from the fossilized remains of extinct marine...
Ametrine
Ametrine is a unique gemstone that combines the vibrant colors of amethyst and citrine. It is a variety of quartz that exhibits a distinct...
Euclase
Euclase is a rare and precious gemstone known for its striking beauty and vibrant colors. It belongs to the beryl mineral family, which also...
Sillimanite
Sillimanite is a mineral that belongs to the group of aluminosilicate minerals known as the sillimanite group. It is named after the American chemist...
Zoisite (Anyolite)
Zoisite is a mineral belonging to the epidote group, which is a group of silicate minerals. It was first discovered in the 19th century...
Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite, also known as idocrase, is a mineral that belongs to the silicate group. It is named after Mount Vesuvius in Italy, where it...
