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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:

Iridescent Rainbow Pyrite

Rainbow pyrite, also known as iridescent pyrite or peacock pyrite, is a captivating mineral known for its stunning metallic luster and a rainbow of...

Jelly Opal (Crystal Opal)

Jelly Opal, also known as "Water Opal" or "Crystal Opal," is a unique and captivating variety of opal known for its distinctive optical properties...

Rutilated Quartz

Rutilated quartz is a type of quartz crystal that contains needle-like inclusions of the mineral rutile (titanium dioxide). These fine, golden, or reddish-brown needle-like...

Rainbow Fluorite

Rainbow Fluorite, often simply referred to as Fluorite, is a beautiful and highly sought-after mineral known for its dazzling array of colors and unique...

Rainbow Hematite

Rainbow hematite is a form of hematite, a common iron oxide mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3. What sets rainbow hematite apart from typical...

Color Change Garnet

Color Change Garnet is a fascinating and relatively rare gemstone known for its unique ability to change color under different lighting conditions. It is...

Andesine

Andesine is a silicate mineral, a member of the plagioclase feldspar group. Plagioclase feldspars are a series of minerals that form a continuous series...

Green Zircon

Green zircon refers to a variety of the mineral zircon (ZrSiO4) that exhibits a green coloration. Zircon itself is a popular gemstone known for...

Anatase

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

Golden or Yellow Labradorite

Golden Labradorite, also known as Yellow Labradorite or Golden Flash Labradorite, is a unique and captivating variety of labradorite, which is a feldspar mineral....

Yellow Apatite

Yellow Apatite is a variety of the mineral apatite, which belongs to the phosphate group. Apatite itself is a group of phosphate minerals that...

Allanite

Allanite is a complex mineral belonging to the epidote group, which consists of silicate minerals. The mineral was first identified by mineralogist Thomas Allan...