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

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

Clear Quartz

  Origin The word “quartz” comes from the German “Quarz” which is a Slavic origin. Quartz is regarded as the mystical substance maban in Australian Aboriginal mythology. The crystal c

Hematite

Hematite with Magnetite - 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 star Leopard Skin     Origin Leopard skin derives its name from old French word jasper meaning “spotted or sp Dioptase Dioptase - 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 Apatite Blue Apatite, Blue – Atlantis Institute Crystal Encyclopedia Origin Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals associated with fluorapatite, chlorapatite and hydroxyapatite with high levels of a variety of ions within. The gemstones are found in pegmatites or other igneous formations. It is found in fossils and other sediments, where Charoite Charoite - 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 thing f 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