In most cases, these variety names are historical, as the gemstones were not recognized as being varieties of other minerals until well after the name was in common use (such as aquamarine, emerald, and heliodor as varieties of beryl). Often, new names will be created for ordinary sounding ...
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The name is an issue, it sounds as though you would use it to polish up your classic car or motorcycle, but it looks as though we are going to have to live with it unless one of the trade names really takes hold. The name comes from the chemical that causes the color, Chromium, ...
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K2 and K2 Granite are names used for an azurite granite found at the base of K2, the world's second-highest mountain. It cuts beautiful cabs and polishes to a bright luster. Some people call it K2 Jasper, but that is incorrect. Kyanite A metamorphic mineral that occurs in beautiful hues...
Lesser-Known Similar or Related Gemstone Varieties and Trade Names: Jet, ivory, tree agate, agate jasper, Botswana agate, blue lace agate, fossil agate, iris agate, Laguna agate, landscape agate, scenic agate, tube agate, snakeskin agate, Sweetwater agate, Mojave blue agate, thunderegg agate...
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Gemstones have many names, which include but aren't limited to gems, jewels and precious stones. These rocks are usually mineral crystals that are cut and cleaned and used in many, many ways. Usually, they're used in jewelry such as pendants, rings and crowns. Other uses for these pr...
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Many types of agate get their names from their color. For instance, Botswana agate is known for its beautiful layering of grey, pink, and brown bands that resemble the landscape of Botswana. Blue lace agate, on the other hand, displays beautiful blue coloration that often appears veiled or ...