Prologue. I have been selling Sterling Silver for over 30 plus years and I noticed that many minerals or geological forms of rock are made into Jewelry and Set in Sterling Silver much more often that in Gold. So in this series I will cover various aspects of stones. This includes the various levels of rarity, hardness

Extra Large, 70.27 Ct, Hand Carved, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Oval, Rubellite, Carving, Rubelite Carving, Rubellite Carving, Handcarved Rubelite Gem Type : Rubellite ( Tourmaline ) Total Carat Weight : 70.27 Cts. Shape : Oval Shape Size ( in mm ) : 35.0 x 26.0 x 10.5 Origin : BRAZIL Carving By Hand , Rubelite Big Size , This is a rare item ( Uncommon ) #for art lovers #Custom Made Pieces For Luxury Jewelry #Hand Engraving Art

Carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany from a single Nigerian aquamarine (a form of beryl). The uncut crystal forms the base.

Agates are a type of chalcedony, which is a cryptocrystalline form of quartz. They are characterized by their banded patterns, which can be...

PINK OPAL -AUSTRALIA This is a natural untreated pink opal stone well carved and polished. It has interesting white potch lines in it and hand carved from one piece of rough. This is what the West Australian mine dept says about Pink Opal . Pink opal ‘Pink opal’ is a prospectors’ name applied to a different variety of mookaite that outcrops as a persistent bed of extremely bright pink opalized radiolarite near Binthalya. At this site, pink opal is present as a dominant, horizontal bed within zones of coloured porcellanites located beneath a surface-brecciated zone in which angular fragments of pink porcellanite have been cemented by iron and silica solutions to produce an attractive pink breccia. The pink zone beneath has already been tested by trial mining to ascertain the extent and consistency of the pink, opalized material. Examination of pink opal thin sections has confirmed the rock is radiolarite with a dominantly isotropic, finegrained mineral composition. Although not verified by XRD analysis, the pink opal’s physical and visible optical properties suggest it is predominantly opaline silica, having a lower bulk density than the locally porcellanized mookaite material. Pink opal commonly shows liesegang banding and often contains small vugs and fine fractures infilled with microcrystalline quartz. Microscopic, lustrous grains within the rock result from reflections of granular quartz where it has infilled pores and replaced radiolarian structures. In a manner similar to the origin of mookaite, the resilicification of the Windalia Radiolarite forming the pink opal porcellanite has resulted in a visually attractive, bright pink material displaying a high vitreous lustre. Pink opal is extremely hard and brittle with a conchoidal fracture . These properties allow pink opal to take a high polish, making it suitable for the production of colourful, polished tumbled stones, cabochons, and other artworks . All weights and sizes below are approximate

How do gemstones form in the earths crust? It is far more complicated than first thought but we have broken it down to make it easier to understand

How Do Opalised Fossils Form? "With Photos" Opal forms in cavities within rocks. If a cavity has formed because a bone, shell or pinecone was buried in the

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Obsidian has one main color and alot of colors according to traces, in this article you will know what is Obsidian and Colorful Obsidian.

World Storytelling Day which occurs annually on March 20 is a day that celebrates the global art of storytelling. Whether the story has words, pictures, signs, rhythm, or expression — all forms of…

The discreet Rainbow of Africa Museum, located in the English countryside outside London, gave the curators from the USA Heritage Auctions the surprise of their lives

2nd Place Specially Cut category 2010 Gemmys award 62.41 x 19.68 x 13.04 mm, 127.82 ct Champagne, Smokey, Brazilian Quartz.

CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE Dimensions: 6.5"W x 3"D x 7.5"H each (Set of Two)• Material: Naturally formed jade• Carved by hand• Gift box included• One of a kind

Learning the basics of mineral identification is easy. All you need are a few simple tools and your own powers of careful observation.

Stunning Shiva Shell Hearts! These natural forming shells have been handmade into a heart. Each shell is completely OOAK, with a beautiful swirl on the front & a unique pastel color palette on the backside. They are originally from the shores of India. Measurements: Approximately .5" to 1" inch wide. Each piece will be chosen at random. Please be rest assured every piece we have is of quality. We are proud of every single Crystal, Gem & Mineral that we carry! Please allow for natural differences between stones. They are from our Earth & may include small yet beautiful blemishes. Please refer to measurements, photos & or videos before placing your order. By purchasing you are agreeing to what has been presented in the listing & our policies. ______________________ Each piece is protectively wrapped to ensure the safe arrival of your new piece. Included in your order will be a small free gift. ______________________ Crystals, Minerals, Gemstones. They are captivating and stunning gifts from nature. Whether you appreciate them from a geological, metaphysical (healing crystals) and/or natural art perspective, they have a myriad of value to add to our lives. I personally believe they are absorbers of our Earth’s and Universal history. Their orderly structure allows them to store information. I love their therapeutic nature and how they make me feel a deep connection to life around me and my soul’s purpose. My name is Shanna and I’m here to assist you with any questions you may have or just to converse about crystals. If you have any questions feel free to message me here, on Instagram or Facebook: @solarasgarden We host weekly live sales on Instagram live where we preview our most recent pieces! They are ridiculously fun with lots of educational material & an even more incredible community. Come by even if it’s just to listen, swoon over our crystals &/or add items to your “Crystal Wishlist”

TRADING AS LIGHTNING OPALS *type lightningopals into search bar to find more items* MINTABIE OPAL  CARVING  BEAUTIFUL COLOURS  BEAUTIFULLY CARVED

Upon first glance, I nearly mistook Heike Brachlow‘s glass sculptures as finely carved gems and minerals. How insanely beautiful are these colorful tones of these pieces? Brachlow draws her inspiration from travel, human interaction, architecture and geometry. Honestly, love these .…

Metamorphic rocks are formed by great heat and pressure. Most of the thousands of rare minerals known to science occur in these rocks. Learn more.