All Jade Color Varieties (Description & Explanation)
Jade can occur in a surprisingly significant number of colors, not only green. Imperial green is one of the most sought-after color varieties of jade; …
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Real vs. Fake Petrified Wood: Focus on These 10 Differences
Petrified wood adds a touch of natural beauty to furniture and decor. But with its popularity comes a flood of fakes! These fakes are usually …
Amethyst Value: Main Factors & Prices for Different Units
The beauty of amethyst comes at a price, and that price depends on several things. The most important factor is the color: deep, rich purples …
River Rocks: This Makes Them Smooth and Round (How & Where)
We all see those smooth, round rocks in rivers, but have you ever wondered what they’re made of and how they get so smooth? These …
Identifying Minerals and Rocks at Home (Step-by-Step Guide)
The most common situation all rock hunters and mineral collectors deal with is at-home mineral identification. Sometimes it is easy to identify common minerals and …
Modern Methods of Rock & Mineral Identification (by Expert)
Modern geological methods of mineral identification are far more complicated than people used to think. The work life of professional geologists, mineralogists, and gemologists (or …