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
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 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 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
Origin
Falcon’s eye is a blue black to blue green opaque gemstone variety of fibrous quartz. All Tiger Eye is chatoyant which derives from the French language for “cat’s eye”. In the middle ages, the Fa
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.
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
ChrysoliteOrigin
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