Labradorite is a feldspar mineral that exhibits a beautiful schiller effect. It is mainly found in mafic igneous rocks like basalt, gabbro, and norite. Labradorite gets its name from the place where it was first discovered, Labrador (Canada), and it is also found in areas like Russia and Finland. Because of its beauty, Labradorite is…
You see a unique and beautiful jewel at the jeweler, and you pop in. The jeweler informs you that it is a Mookaite crystal. You see other beautiful pendants, earrings, and rings made from Mookaite. You are attracted to a stunning ring but decide to inquire further before buying it. Your first question is, can…
A crystal is a solid material whose constituents (atoms, molecules, etc.) are arranged in an extremely well-organized manner, forming a crystal lattice. When we hear the term “crystal”, we usually only think of minerals like diamonds. But in reality, crystals include a wide variety of things such as graphite, table salt, and even snowflakes! In…
Lepidolite is a member of the mica group of minerals that is rich in lithium. It is also a source of rare alkali metals such as caesium and rubidium. It comes in unique colors ranging from pink to purple and with a beautiful luster. In this article, we are going to discuss whether it’s safe…
Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate material that is usually of rose-red or pink color. It is usually found as a hydrothermal vein mineral in low-temperature ore deposits such as in the silver mines in Romania. In this article, we are going to look at Rhodochrosite’s interaction with water and the best way of cleaning this…