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Barite

Barite – Atlantis Institute Crystals Encyclopedia

Origin

Barite (also known as Baryte or Heavy Spar)  is a Sulfate mineral of the Barite group and consists of barium sulphate. Other Barite groups include anhydrite, anglesite and celestine.

The stone is formed in a quantity of depositional environments and can be formed th

Amber

AMBER - Atlantis Institute Crystals Encyclopedia

Origin

Amber is derived from fossilised tree resin and can also be found in coal seams, where it is termed as resinite. Therefore not technically a Crystal The types of Amber vary due to the degree and mix of chemical compounds. As Amber originates as a soft and sticky resin mass that transforms to copal, it can also contain traces of plant and animal inclusions. Amber can be found along coasts as it is cast up

Agate

 AGATE – Atlantis Institute Crystals Encyclopedia

Origin 

Agate is a crystal of primary formation, meaning 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 preci

Tiger Eye

Falcon’s Eye | Blue Tiger’s Eye - International Crystals Encyclopedia https://www.atlantisinstitute.org/  
 
 
Origin - the place or situation from which something comes, the beginning of something’s existence, the point from w

Falcons Eye

Falcon’s Eye | Blue Tiger’s Eye - International Crystals Encyclopedia https://www.atlantisinstitute.org/  
 
 
Origin - the place or situation from which something comes, the beginning of something’s existence, the point from w

Jade

  Origin Jade or Nephrite derives its name from the Greek word “nephro

Leopard Skin

    Origin Leopard skin derives its name from old French word jasper meaning “spotted or sp

Mookaite

Mookaite - International Crystals Encyclopedia https://www.atlantisinstitute.org/  
 
 
Origin - the place or situation from which something comes, the beginning of something’s existence, the point from which it starts out, the thi

Emerald

Emerald - International Crystals Encyclopedia https://www.atlantisinstitute.org/  
 
 
Origin - the place or situation from which something comes, the beginning of something’s existence, the point from which it starts out, the thin

Aragonite

Aragonite – Atlantis Institute Crystal Encyclopedia

Origin

Aragonite is a carbonate mineral that is a naturally occurring crystal form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3. It forms from both physical and biological processes, including precipitation from freshwater and seawater environments.

Aragonite is a secondary formation has a di

Aventurine

Aventurine – Atlantis Institute Crystal Encyclopedia

Origin

Aventurine is a primary crystal 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 out of solution by precipitation or evaporat

Beryl

Beryl – Atlantis Institute Crystals Encyclopedia

Origin

Beryl, a stunning mineral composed of beryllium aluminium cyclosilicate, is renowned for its hexagonal crystal structure. These crystals often form perfect six-sided hexagons, showcasing individual prismatic shapes. Beryl can appear in short, stubby forms or as tabular plates. While the bases of Beryl crystals are typically flat, pyramidal terminations are indeed rare, adding

Calcite

Yellow Calcite – Atlantis Institute Crystal Encyclopedia

Origin

Calcite is a carbonate mineral of secondary formation that is common to sedimentary rocks, including limestone, yet much of which is formed from the shells of long dead marine organisms.

Calcite forms in two stages. The particles from amorphous calcium carbonate

Carnelian

  Origin The Carnelian crystal is a perfect pick-me-up stone. It is largely found in India and derives from a mineral of the Quartz family known as Chalcedony (Cryptocrystalline). Its name descends from the Latin word meaning fle

Chalcedony

Chalcedony - International Crystals Encyclopedia https://www.atlantisinstitute.org/  
 
 
Origin - the place or situation from which something comes, the beginning of something’s existence, the point from which it starts out, the t

Chrysolite

  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 Jerusa

Citrine

Citrine - International Crystals Encyclopedia https://www.atlantisinstitute.org/  
 
 
Origin - the place or situation from which something comes, the beginning of something’s existence, the point from which it starts out, the thin