Dictionary of crystals

L'Agate du Botswana se distingue par sa composition exceptionnelle, caractérisée par une variété de silicate de dioxyde de silicium. Cette pierre se démarque par ses couches concentriques ou parallèles qui créent des motifs visuels uniques. Sa palette de couleurs est vaste, allant du gris pâle au rose, en passant par des teintes de marron, de blanc et parfois de bleu ou de violet, attribuées...

Science and origin of red tiger's eye Red tiger's eye, also known as dragon's eye, is a tiger's eye with red undertones and tints. This mineral can form naturally due to natural oxidation, but it is very rare. Most Tiger's Eye Red on the market has been heat treated to give it a reddish appearance. It shares the same energies and properties as normal...

Science and origin of Auralite-23 Auralite-23, also known as Red Cap Amethyst, is a very rare blend of crystals and one of the oldest minerals on Earth; it is estimated to have formed around 1.2 to 1.5 billion years ago. The only extant locality is the location of its initial discovery, north of Lake Superior in Ontario, Canada. Auralite-23 was only recently discovered and...