Appearance With a hardness of five on the Mohs Hardness Scale, apatite is most recognized for its usage as an index mineral. Although it can be yellow, brown, blue, purple, pink, or colorless, it is typically green in hue. Because apatite’s colors are so striking, they are commonly used to cut gemstones. The mineral apatite […]
Appearance Andradites can be found in a variety of hues, including brown, brownish red, yellow, green, and yellowish green. Even red/green, brown/orange/green, and red/brown color zoning can happen, though it is uncommon. Geographical Distribution It can be found in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine; Iran; Italy; the Russian Ural Mountains; Arizona; and California. History It was initially
Appearance A silicate mineral, andesine belongs to the category of plagioclase feldspars. Andesine comes in a range of hues, including orange, yellow, champagne, green, and reddish-red. It frequently exhibits shades of green and a slight metallic shimmer, also known as labradorescence. Its hues range greatly, from white to gray to green, yellow, red, and sometimes
Appearance Pink, salmon-red, pale brown, green, yellow, and white are just a few of the subdued hues that andalusite reflects. This iridescent property causes the surface to change color according to the angle at which it is seen or illuminated. Inclusions can render the specimen opaque. Geographical Distribution Around the world, andalusite is found in
Appearance Amethyst and citrine combine to create the rare gemstone known as ametrine. It’s a type of quartz that has distinct orange, yellow, and purple zones that give it a bicolored or tricolored appearance. Geographical Distribution The Anahi Mine located in Bolivia is the most prominent and well-known source of ametrine. History When a conquistador
Appearance Usually found in purple tones, amethyst is a translucent type of quartz. The purplish zones alternate with patches of white or grayish, and there is also some translucent to opaque amethyst present. In opaque, translucent, and transparent types, color zonation can be very apparent. Geographical Distribution Amethyst of superior quality can be discovered in
Appearance Usually, amblygonite diamonds have a light straw yellow color. If they display darker colors, collectors particularly value them even though they are too delicate and cleavable to make suitable ring stones. Big faceted stones are quite hard to find. Usually, amblygonite diamonds have a light straw yellow color. Geographical Distribution It has been mined
Appearance Amber is widely available in a wide variety of colors, such as blue, brown, golden, green, orange, red, white, and yellow. It is often transparent. The primary colors of Baltic Amber are divided into three major categories: old or classic, cognac, and lemon, even if it appears that there are 256 shades in all.
Appearance Gemstones of extraordinary beauty, amazonite is prized for its alluring blue-green hue. Its distinctive color combination, which ranges from light turquoise to deep blue-green and frequently resembles the colors of the tropical rainforest and the Amazon River—hence its name—belongs to the feldspar mineral group. Geographical Distribution There are deposits of amazonite across the world,
Appearance Almandine is a deep red, slightly purple-tinged garnet made of iron alumina. It is commonly called carbuncle when it is cut end cabochon, or with a convex face. Viewed through the spectroscope in a bright light, it generally shows three unique absorption bands. Geographical Distribution Almandine garnets are distributed throughout the world, appearing on