Presentation :
Mineral properties of Garnet:
Garnet refers to a family of minerals belonging to the Silicate group.
This family includes, among others, the varieties:
Rhodolite, Spe...
Presentation :
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...
Presentation:
Names) :
Bull's eye (variety of quartz).
Etymology:
Based on color and appearance.
Group, Family:
Quartz family (Microcrystalline/Cryptocrystalline).
...
