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Crystal Knowledge - Hypersthene

About Hypersthene Hypersthene is a striking mineral belonging to the orthopyroxene group, composed primarily of magnesium iron silicate (Mg,Fe)SiO₃. It is well known for its metallic to pearly lustre and...

Crystal Knowledge - Hypersthene

About Hypersthene Hypersthene is a striking mineral belonging to the orthopyroxene group, composed primarily of magnesium iron silicate (Mg,Fe)SiO₃. It is well known for its metallic to pearly lustre and...

Crystal Knowledge - Larimar

About Larimar Larimar is a rare and beautiful blue variety of the mineral pectolite, composed primarily of sodium calcium silicate hydroxide. It is prized for its stunning ocean-like hues, ranging...

Crystal Knowledge - Larimar

About Larimar Larimar is a rare and beautiful blue variety of the mineral pectolite, composed primarily of sodium calcium silicate hydroxide. It is prized for its stunning ocean-like hues, ranging...

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...