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PREHNITEOverview: Prehnite is a hydrous, calcium-aluminum-silicate mineral, which is commonly found in cavities and "pillows" . Prehnite is an attractive mineral that can have a very good luster. |
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PYRITEOverview: Pyrite is the classic "Fool's Gold" as it is similar in color, shape and habit to Gold. It has a beautiful luster and interesting crystals and when faceted and polished it makes beautiful trimmings. Pyrite is a pale brass-yellow or golden-yellow color with a metallic luster |
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QUARTZOverview: Quartz is a crystalline rock or mineral composed of silicon dioxide. It is actually very common, and occurs in many varieties, a number of which are gemstones, some of which are very beautiful and very rare. Quartz has been the common chameleon of gemstones, standing in for more expensive gemstones ranging from Diamond to Jade. |
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RED JASPEROverview: Red Jasper is of a light to dark red color. The stripes often seen in red jasper are quartz veins. This red jasper is a natural un-dyed stone, like all gemstones, but the color is an intense red, somewhere between brick red and fire red. A strong protection gemstone, red jasper is known to protect against hazards of the night. |
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RHODOCHROSITEOverview: The name Rhodochrosite comes from the Greek "rhodon" for rose, and "chros" for color. Rhodochrosite is a rose colored mineral that was discovered by Inca Ripac, an Incan ruler around the 13th century. This mineral has been called a "Stone of Love and Balance", providing balancing and love on all levels for all bodies. |
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RHODOLITEOverview: The names "rhodon" and "lithos" are derived from the Greek, which means rose-stone. The most common kind of Garnet is deep red in color, and is called Rhodolite. Rhodolite garnet is a combination of pyrope and almandine minerals, also know as pyrope-almandine garnet. |
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RHODONITEOverview: The name comes from "Rhodos", Greek for Rose colored. It commonly has black veins of manganese oxide, especially in larger specimens. Rhodonite is a manganese silicate and forms in the triclinic crystal system. It occurs in both a crystallised and massive, fine-grained form.It is deep pink to red and opaque, with dark veins of manganese lending some patterning. |
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ROSE-QUARTZOverview: Rose Quartz was discovered near Custer in the late 1880s. It is used primarily for ornaments and jewelry. Rose Quartz is a form of quartz primarily distinguished by its pink colour. It is especially common among the crystal collections of people interested in energy work, healing. |
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