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Adamite

Adamite

AdamiteSCIENCE / MINERALOGYAdamite is a secondary zinc arsenate hydroxide mineral with the formula Zn₂(AsO₄)(OH). It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and is best known for brilliant yellow to yellow-green crystals,...

Adamite

AdamiteSCIENCE / MINERALOGYAdamite is a secondary zinc arsenate hydroxide mineral with the formula Zn₂(AsO₄)(OH). It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and is best known for brilliant yellow to yellow-green crystals,...

Actinolite

Actinolite

Actinolite SCIENCE / MINERALOGYActinolite is a calcium-magnesium-iron amphibole mineral in the tremolite–actinolite solid-solution series. Its idealized chemistry is commonly written Ca₂(Mg,Fe²⁺)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂. Increasing iron content generally deepens its green color. It...

Actinolite

Actinolite SCIENCE / MINERALOGYActinolite is a calcium-magnesium-iron amphibole mineral in the tremolite–actinolite solid-solution series. Its idealized chemistry is commonly written Ca₂(Mg,Fe²⁺)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂. Increasing iron content generally deepens its green color. It...

Amethyst

Amethyst

The Metaphysical, Scientific, and Locality Wonders of Amethyst Chemical Composition and Physical Properties Amethyst, a purple variety of quartz, has the chemical formula SiO2. Its violet hue is due to...

Amethyst

The Metaphysical, Scientific, and Locality Wonders of Amethyst Chemical Composition and Physical Properties Amethyst, a purple variety of quartz, has the chemical formula SiO2. Its violet hue is due to...

Amazonite

Amazonite

The Metaphysical, Scientific, and Locality Wonders of Amazonite Chemical Composition and Physical Properties Amazonite, a green to blue-green variety of microcline feldspar, has the chemical formula KAlSi3O8. Its vibrant color...

Amazonite

The Metaphysical, Scientific, and Locality Wonders of Amazonite Chemical Composition and Physical Properties Amazonite, a green to blue-green variety of microcline feldspar, has the chemical formula KAlSi3O8. Its vibrant color...

Almandine Garnet

Almandine Garnet

The Metaphysical, Scientific, and Locality Wonders of Almandine Garnet Chemical Composition and Physical Properties Almandine garnet, a member of the garnet family, has the chemical formula Fe3Al2(SiO4)3. Its rich, deep...

Almandine Garnet

The Metaphysical, Scientific, and Locality Wonders of Almandine Garnet Chemical Composition and Physical Properties Almandine garnet, a member of the garnet family, has the chemical formula Fe3Al2(SiO4)3. Its rich, deep...

African Turquoise

African Turquoise

The Metaphysical and Holistic Wonders of African Turquoise Chemical Composition and Physical Properties African turquoise is a type of jasper rather than true turquoise, composed primarily of microcrystalline quartz with...

African Turquoise

The Metaphysical and Holistic Wonders of African Turquoise Chemical Composition and Physical Properties African turquoise is a type of jasper rather than true turquoise, composed primarily of microcrystalline quartz with...