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Dendritic diaspro: characteristic gemstone with tree-like colors.
Published : 08/18/2023 | Categories : The World of Natural GemstonesIn this article, we will discover together the history of dendritic diaspro, a spectacular sedimentary rock of chemical origin, composed of...
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Physical characteristics and all the curiosities about sapphire, one of the most famous gemstones
Published : 07/22/2023 | Categories : The World of Natural GemstonesLet's discover together the fascinating history of sapphire, a highly sought-after gemstone known for its name and properties. Sapphires belong to the same family as rubies, which are corundums.
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Spiny oyster shell: discovering characteristics and curiosities of an organic gemstone with amazing shades
Published : 07/15/2023 | Categories : The World of Natural GemstonesIf you're curious to learn more about the Spiny Oyster Shell, don't miss this article! The "Spondylus Princeps," more commonly known as the Spiny Oyster Shell, is a marine bivalve mollusk...
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Rodocrosite: characteristics and curiosities of the natural gemstone famous for its pink color
Published : 06/30/2023 | Categories : The World of Natural GemstonesIn this article, we will discover the characteristics and all the peculiarities that make rhodochrosite a unique and highly appreciated gemstone. Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate formed...
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Ammonites and ammolites: fossils with the colors of the rainbow
Published : 06/01/2023 | Categories : The World of Natural GemstonesLet's discover together ammonites and ammolites, fascinating fossils that in their best specimens exhibit incredible iridescence...
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Amazonite: a feldspar, a thousand shades of green-blue
Published : 04/29/2023 | Categories : The World of Natural GemstonesDiscover Amazonite, the gemstone that in myths aided the bold. It is a feldspar...
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Natural Kunzite: characteristics and properties of the rare pink variety of spodumene.
Published : 04/21/2023 | Categories : The World of Natural GemstonesKunzite, a stunning pink-purple gemstone, is a variety of the mineral species spodumene, which is a lithium and aluminum silicate discovered only in the 1900s
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Malachite: the famous natural gem with overwhelming green. Let's discover its characteristics!
Published : 04/11/2023 | Categories : The World of Natural GemstonesLet's discover together malachite, a fascinating natural gem with an intense green color, highly sought after in jewelry. It is a hydrated copper carbonate that forms...
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