Alexandrite
Alexandrite - Atlantis Institute Crystals Encyclopedia
Origin
Alexandrite is an extremely rare gemstone initially discovered in the Sanarka River in Russia's southern Ural Mountains. The chemical composition exhibits Chrysoberyl's variants consisting of a chrysoberyl cat's eye and transparent Chrysoberyl, yet has chromium as an impurity along with iron and titanium, which accounts for its distinctive ability to change colour. The only type o
Amazonite
Amazonite - Atlantis Institute Crystals Encyclopedia
Origin
A subdivision of Feldspar is Alkali Feldspar which is typically rich in potassium, and from this evolves the Microcline type, which is mainly white or pale yellow. In rare cases, the Microcline may appear a blue | or green colour, which is then termed the semi-precious stone, Amazonite. Amazonite is created in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks when potassium-rich hot silica acid cha
Agate
Agate – Atlantis Institute Crystals Encyclopedia
Origin
Agate is a crystal of primary formation which means it was formed from molten magma. This usually happens in cavities in volcanoes where the combination of chemistry and structural arrangements of mineral deposits, atoms and substances pass from gas or liquid into a solid state or by means of going out of solution by precipitation or ev
Olivine
Origin
Chrysolite means “gold stone”. It is mentioned in the bible in the list of gemstones set in the breastplate of Aaron (Book of Exodus) and in the list of foundation stones for the New Jerusale
Peridot (olivine)
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Origin - the place or situation from which something comes, the beginning of something’s existence, the point from which it starts out, the thin
Jade
Origin Jade or Nephrite derives its name from the Greek word “nephro
Kyanite
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