Barite

BariteBarite is a mineral with an interesting history, a crystal occurring in a wide variety of colors and forms. Named for the Greek word for heavy, it is largely mined as an industrial ore across the globe, with uses in various industries including oil drilling. As a mineral specimen or gemstone Barite can be found in many colors including vibrant reds, pinks, and blues as well as the more commonly encountered clear or pale white. These fine specimens

Chalcedony has a unique crystalline structure that gives it an enormously variable appearance

From the Upper Ordovician Period - Ashgill Stage - Ktaoua Formation

Calcite is clear naturally but it can be found in a variety of brilliant colors due to the presence of chemical impurities during formation

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Calcite is a form of Calcium Carbonate and is one of the primary components in limestone

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A silicone-based mineral closely related to quartz and agate

Hyalite is usually clear but can have some color due to the presence of impurities

Amber is the fossilized resinous tree sap from conifer trees

Chalcedony can be found in a range of colors but most often occurs in semitransparent or white

Chalcedony has a number of forms that are also considered gems of their own