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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:

Brucite

Brucite is a mineral that is composed of magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2). It belongs to the class of minerals known as hydroxides, which are compounds...

Dravite (Brown Tourmaline)

Dravite is a mineral that belongs to the tourmaline group, which is a group of complex borosilicate minerals. Tourmalines are well-known for their diverse...

Astrophyllite

Astrophyllite is a rare and unique mineral that belongs to the group of complex silicate minerals. Its name is derived from the Greek words...

Yellow Chalcedony

Yellow chalcedony is a variety of chalcedony, which itself is a form of microcrystalline quartz. Chalcedony encompasses a broad range of cryptocrystalline quartz varieties...

Bumble Bee Jasper

Bumble Bee Jasper, also known as Orpiment or Eclipse Jasper, is a unique and vibrant form of volcanic rock that is primarily composed of...

Banded Amethyst

Banded Amethyst is a specific variety of amethyst, which is a violet to purple variety of quartz. What sets Banded Amethyst apart is its...

Chalcanthite

Chalcanthite is a mineral with the chemical formula CuSO₄·5H₂O. It belongs to the sulfate mineral group and is a hydrated copper sulfate. The name...

Poudretteite

Poudretteite is a rare and valuable gemstone that belongs to the spodumene mineral group. It is named after the Poudrette family, owners and operators...

Dragon Bloodstone

Dragon's Blood stone, also known as Dragon's Blood jasper or Dragon Bloodstone, is a type of green jasper with red or deep green splotches....

Stichtite

Stichtite is a mineral that is known for its striking violet to pinkish-purple color. It is a relatively rare mineral and is often found...

Ajoite

Ajoite is a rare mineral that is known for its stunning blue-green color. It belongs to the silicate mineral group and is specifically classified...

Dalmatian Jasper

Dalmatian Jasper, also known as Dalmatian Stone or Dalmatian Agate, is a unique and visually distinctive variety of chalcedony, which is a form of...