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Names) :
Hematite.
Etymology:
From the Greek haima=blood (Pliny) probably due to the red line color and/or the red color when observed in transmission.
Group...
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Fine and semi-precious stone can be found in a translucent state but also opaque, varying in shades between pale yellow, white and pale green.
It can offer the appearance of...
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Names) :
Fluorite* / Fluorite.
Etymology :
From Latin fluere = to flow (Napione 1797).
Color :
Colorless, White, Yellow, Dark Yellow, Orange, Apple G...
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Names) :
Citrine (variety of quartz).
Etymology:
From the French citrin=yellow in allusion to the color.
Group, Family:
Quartz (Crystalline) family....
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Name :
Aventurine and Aventurine Quartz: (Variety of Quartz or Quartzite)
Etymology:
From Italian avventura = chance | NB: “Aventurine”, when written alone, descri...
