Fluorite on Candle Quartz

Fluorite on Candle QuartzFluorite is one of the most variable of all crystalline minerals, occurring in shades of blue, green, purple, red and many other colors corresponding to their physical makeup and conditions when the mineral was formed. The name fluorite comes from its use as a flux, or chemical cleaning agent, in iron smelting and other metallurgy. Pure fluorite is clear, but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent. With a

Known for its beautiful prismatic crystals

As a mineral specimen or gemstone Barite can be found in many colors including vibrant reds

and when exposed to the elements over a long period of time can change into the closely related malachite

which over the course of millions of years becomes solid while retaining the semitransparent yellowish hue of tree sap

As a mineral specimen stibnite crystals form intricate and almost otherworldly shapes

Amethyst has been sought after since ancient times as a gemstone and decorative object

with the largest known being over 10 feet in length and weighing over 3 tons

irregular crystalline accents reminiscent of cave formations like stalactites

These unique yellow calcite crystals are highly UV reactive and feature fine

large calcite crystals and the dusting of fine gold from the pyrite is unique to specimens from this specific region of China and have not been found anywhere else

“Cathedral” geodes are named for their tall

with nodules and delicate filigree-like branches