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.
Jadeite
Jadeite is a mineral that belongs to the pyroxene group, which is a group of rock-forming silicate minerals. It is one of two types...
Hypersthene
Hypersthene is a mineral belonging to the pyroxene group, which is a class of inosilicate minerals commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Its...
Grandidierite
Grandidierite is a rare and valuable mineral that belongs to the cyclosilicate group. It is prized for its stunning blue to bluish-green color and...
Thulite
Thulite is a variety of the mineral zoisite known for its striking pink color. The pink hue is primarily due to manganese ions replacing...
Aventurine
Aventurine is a type of quartz characterized by its unique sparkling or shimmering effect, known as aventurescence. It is a popular gemstone and is...
Sodalite
Sodalite is a feldspathoidal tectosilicate mineral that is rich royal blue widely used as an ornamental gemstone. Chemical formula is Na8 (Al6Si6O24) Cl2. Specimens can be blue, gray, pink, colorless, or other pale shades. They sometimes fluoresce bright orange under ultraviolet light. Sodalite nearly always forms massive aggregates or disseminated grains.
Bytownite
Bytownite is a mineral that belongs to the plagioclase feldspar group, which is a class of rock-forming minerals commonly found in igneous and metamorphic...
Mtorolite
Mtorolite is a gemstone that belongs to the variety of chalcedony, a type of microcrystalline quartz. It is characterized by its vibrant green color,...
Dioptase
Dioptase is a vibrant and captivating mineral that belongs to the cyclosilicate family. Its name is derived from the Greek words "dia" and "optima,"...
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...
Seraphinite
Seraphinite is a unique and captivating gemstone known for its stunning green color, intricate patterns, and spiritual significance. It is a relatively rare variety...
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....
