When we think of glass, many of us picture it as a man-made product that we use every day. But did you know that nature also has its own versions of glass? Indeed! Volcanoes, lightning, and even meteorites all play a role in forming natural glass. And believe it or not, even the very first atomic bomb once unintentionally produced glass. Curious about how that happens? Read on quickly!
Agate, a translucent form of quartz, forms when silica deposits in igneous rocks. This stone has various color variation...
Moss agate is a variety of chalcedony known for its green inclusions of oxides of manganese or iron. It can have differe...
Herkimer diamonds, the quartz crystals from Herkimer. The real crystals from the New York region.
Amethyst is a purple quartz variety that can discolour when heated or exposed to sunlight. Amethyst has calming and clar...
Teeth of the largest land predator that ever lived! The Spinosaurus. This dinosaur could grow up to 15 meters long!
Ocean Jasper is found exclusively in Madagascar. The stone is characterized by its many different colors and spherical p...
Obsidian, this stone brings you insight and acceptance of the dark part of your character.
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The mysterious green gemstone from the Czech Republic holds many secrets but is unfortunately also often counterfeited. In this article, you will find answers to the questions: Where does moldavite come from? How did it form? And how can I distinguish real moldavite from fake?
Learn how to easily identify minerals with handy tests you can perform yourself! Discover how to determine hardness and how color and luster can set you on the right track.