Appearance The color of black tourmaline stone varies from blue and green to brownish pink, with a deep black tone. When broken apart, its structure’s parallel columns with hexagonal cross sections give it a distinctive appearance. Compared to other gemstones, this mineral is comparatively hard, therefore it can tolerate wear better than softer stones like […]
Appearance The hue of blue beryl varies from a pale, sky-blue to a rich, deep blue. Its crystal structure contains traces of iron, which is what gives it its color. Hardness: Blue beryl is comparatively hard and appropriate for use in jewelry, scoring a 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale. It frequently allows light to pass
Appearance Chalcedony with the dark green to dark bluish-green hue with crimson or brown flecks is called bloodstone. The name of this gemstone is because of the spotting’s resemblance to bloodstains. The spots could be extremely petty, nearly nonexistent, or they could be thick and tangled. Geographical Distribution Usually discovered as pebbles embedded in rocks
Appearance A very dark, almost opaque type of chalcedony is called black onyx stone. Although it can be found in solid tones of black or brown, it is usually banded with thin layers that alternate between black and white or brown. Although they can occasionally be unevenly spaced, the bands are frequently parallel. Geographical Distribution
Appearance Due to its remarkable red hue and distinct crystal structure, red beryl is an uncommon and expensive gemstone. Here are a few of its attributes: Color: The striking red color of red beryl can vary from a deep crimson to a pinkish-red tint. The remnants of manganese in the gemstone’s crystal structure give it
Appearance While biotite usually has a dark brown to black color, it can occasionally seem green, reddish-brown, or even colorless. Because iron (Fe) is a part of its structure, it has a deeper color. Since biotite is often translucent to opaque, light cannot easily flow through it. Excellent basal cleavage allows biotite to be readily
Appearance Barytes, also known as barite, is a white or colorless mineral that is occasionally tinted with blue, red, yellow, and brown. It is a rhombic crystalline system. Although barytes are usually opaque, it can occasionally be found in transparent crystals. Geographical Distribution Every year, an estimated 8 million MT of barite are mined worldwide.
Appearance The size of naturally occurring beryl hexagonal crystals can reach several meters, however terminated crystals are not very common. Although pure beryl is colorless, impurities usually give it a tinge; the rarest colors include red, pink, green, blue, and yellow. Geographical Distribution Small amounts of common beryl, also known as beryllium ore, can be
Appearance The chemical formula for the copper carbonate mineral azurite is Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2. Although large or granular forms can also occur, monoclinic prismatic crystals are the most common form. The rich azure-blue hue of the mineral, which is highly valued for its aesthetic value, gives rise to its name. Geographical Distribution There are numerous places to
Appearance Most people associate aquamarine with translucent blue stones. The deep green, high-clarity, fracture-free aquamarine form of beryl is more widely available and less expensive than emerald. In addition to being more visually appealing, high-clarity, fracture-free stones are also less prone to break while worn. Geographical Distribution There are several places in the world where