Silicates Minerals
This is the most important organization of minerals. Silicates are crafted from metals blended with silicon and oxygen. There are greater silicates than all other minerals put together.The mica at the left is a member of this group.
Titanite (Sphene)
Titanite, or sphene , which means wedge, is a calcium titanium nesosilicate mineral, CaTiSiO5. Trace impurities of iron and aluminium are generally gift. Also normally present are rare earth metals which includes cerium and yttrium; calcium can be partly replaced by thorium.
Zircon
Zircon is a zirconium silicate mineral with a chemical composition of ZrSiO4. It is common at some point of the world as a minor constituent of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.Zircon is a popular gemstone that has been used for almost 2000 years.
Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite is a relatively rare mineral that belongs to the amphibole group, a subgroup of silicate minerals. Arfvedsonite is a complex inosilicate mineral with...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Kornerupine
Kornerupine is a mineral that belongs to the cyclosilicate group. It is composed of aluminum, boron, and magnesium, with the chemical formula (Mg,Fe)3Al6(Si,Al,B)5O21(OH). The...
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...
