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Crystal Knowledge - Dolomite

About Dolomite Dolomite is a calcium magnesium carbonate mineral with the chemical formula CaMg(CO₃)₂. It forms in sedimentary environments and hydrothermal veins, often appearing as rhombohedral crystals or massive, granular...

Crystal Knowledge - Dolomite

About Dolomite Dolomite is a calcium magnesium carbonate mineral with the chemical formula CaMg(CO₃)₂. It forms in sedimentary environments and hydrothermal veins, often appearing as rhombohedral crystals or massive, granular...

Crystal Knowledge - Aragonite

About Aragonite Aragonite is a beautiful carbonate mineral composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), crystallising in orthorhombic systems that often form needle-like or columnar clusters. It is closely related to Calcite...

Crystal Knowledge - Aragonite

About Aragonite Aragonite is a beautiful carbonate mineral composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), crystallising in orthorhombic systems that often form needle-like or columnar clusters. It is closely related to Calcite...

Crystal Knowledge - Desert Rose

About Desert Rose Desert Rose is a stunning natural formation composed primarily of gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate) or sometimes barite, crystallised into intricate rosette-like clusters that resemble blooming flowers or...

Crystal Knowledge - Desert Rose

About Desert Rose Desert Rose is a stunning natural formation composed primarily of gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate) or sometimes barite, crystallised into intricate rosette-like clusters that resemble blooming flowers or...

Crystal Knowledge - Jade (General)

About Jade Jade is a revered and timeless gemstone that actually refers to two distinct minerals: Nephrite and Jadeite. Both are celebrated for their rich green hues but can also...

Crystal Knowledge - Jade (General)

About Jade Jade is a revered and timeless gemstone that actually refers to two distinct minerals: Nephrite and Jadeite. Both are celebrated for their rich green hues but can also...

Crystal Knowledge - Garnierite

About Garnierite Garnierite is a captivating, green-hued mineral often classified as a nickel-rich hydrous magnesium silicate. It is not a single mineral but rather a mixture of several nickel-bearing silicates,...

Crystal Knowledge - Garnierite

About Garnierite Garnierite is a captivating, green-hued mineral often classified as a nickel-rich hydrous magnesium silicate. It is not a single mineral but rather a mixture of several nickel-bearing silicates,...

Crystal Knowledge - Apatite Cat’s Eye

About Apatite Cat’s Eye Apatite Cat’s Eye is a captivating and rare variety of the Apatite mineral family, distinguished by its shimmering chatoyancy—the optical effect that creates a luminous band...

Crystal Knowledge - Apatite Cat’s Eye

About Apatite Cat’s Eye Apatite Cat’s Eye is a captivating and rare variety of the Apatite mineral family, distinguished by its shimmering chatoyancy—the optical effect that creates a luminous band...