Sulfides are manufactured from compounds of sulfur usually with a metal. They tend to be heavy and brittle. Several crucial metal ores come from this organization like the pyrite pictured here that is an iron ore.
Agate has fascinated humans for thousands of years. This captivating variety of chalcedony—one of the many forms of quartz—has long been admired for its...
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Obsidian is one of those rare natural wonders that instantly captures your imagination. Imagine molten lava cooling so quickly that it never gets the...
Hematite, with its metallic sheen and blood-red streak, has fascinated civilizations for thousands of years. Known as the "bloodstone" (not to be confused with...
Pyrite, often called "fool’s gold," is one of the most recognizable minerals in the world. Its metallic luster and brassy-yellow hue have deceived countless...
In the world of minerals and metals, few specimens capture the imagination quite like bismuth crystals. With their dazzling, iridescent colors and intricate geometric...