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Jasper (variety of chalcedony): Orbicular Jasper, Bloodstone Jasper, Leopard Jasper, etc.
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From Greek and Latin iaspis.
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Amethyst and Ametrine (variety of quartz).
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Amethyst: From the Greek amethustos = which protects from drunkenness.
Ametrine: Contraction of ...
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Shungite is a non-crystalline elemental carbon with a metastable structure incapable of graphitization. Contains traces of fullerenes (0.0001 <0.001%).
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Rose quartz (variety of quartz).
Etymology :
Quartz: From German Quarz and color.
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Quartz family (Crystalline).
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Tiger's Eye (variety of quartz)
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Tiger's Eye: Based on the characteristic color and appearance.
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Quartz Family (Microc...
