ТАФФЕЇТ – НЕЙМОВІРНА ГРАФСЬКА ЗНАХІДКА

Визначення Багато хто чув про камінь таффеїт, але мало хто знає, що це дуже рідкісний камінь. Був відкритий графом Таффе з Ірландії, завдяки чому і отримав своє ім’я. Має цікаві властивості, що відрізняє його від багатьох інших дорогоцінних каменів. Цінується досить високо, тому вартість його на ринку досить велика. Єдине, складно дістати оригінальний самоцвіт. Дуже […]

SILLIMANITE – MY AMULET, MY TALISMAN

Appearance and properties The name of this stone brings back memories of Tolkien’s Silmarils. However, in reality everything is more prosaic. Sillimanite was named after Benjamin Silliman, a prominent American scientist of the 19th century. Another name – fibrolite (translated as “fibrous stone”) – it received because it is often found in the form of […]

PHLOGOPITE – FLASH OF FLAME

About the mineral Phlogopite is a fairly common and popular mineral in our time, which belongs to the mica group. From Greek “phlogeros” means fiery. Indeed, phlogopite is distinguished by reddish hues that resemble flashes of flame. At the end of the 19th century, Breithaupt introduced this name; now it is found everywhere in scientific […]

SAGILITE – ROYAL SOPHISTICATED 

General characteristics A rare precious mineral of extraordinary purple color, sagilite stone is of particular value to mineral connoisseurs. The stone received its name in honor of the Japanese mineralogist Kenichi Suga. It was he who first discovered and described a new mineral in 1944. Sugi initially assumed that the specimens he found were purple […]

SCOLECITE – BRINGING LOVE

About the stone Scolecite is a rare, decorative, and very beautiful mineral. Highly valued by collectors and ordinary mineral collectors. It is not widely used in industry. It can often be found in the form of a cabochon. At the beginning of the 19th century it was described by Fuchs and Gehlen. The mineral gets […]

RIBEKIT – MESSENGER OF EGYPT

Description Riebeckite is an interesting and unusual silicate mineral belonging to the alkaline amphiboles. The mineral has a complex composition, is a hydrous silicate of magnesium, sodium, iron with the formula Na2(Mg,Fe2+)3Fe3+2×Si8O22(OH)2. Reebeckite also contains impurities of calcium, titanium, manganese, potassium and, occasionally, lithium. Properties: the crystal structure has a monoclinic system and consists of […]

PSYLOMELAN – BLACK GLASS HEAD

Description of psilomelane Black glass head. Psilomelan stone has such an intriguing second name. What is hidden behind this mysterious name? Previously, psilomelane was the name given to the mineral barium manganese hydroxide with the formula (Ba,H2O)2Mn5O10. The term was introduced in 1747 by the Swedish scientist Vallerius, and in 1982 it was discredited by […]

PYRRHOTITE – STONE OF FIRE

Definition, history of the name The mineral pyrrhotite is quite widespread. The name came to us from the Greek language: “pirrotos” means fiery color. This name was given due to the fact that pyrrhotite and the stones of its group have a characteristic color from yellow-bronze to deep red. The mineral is polymorphic, that is, […]

Feng Shui pyramids

Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese practice that aims to create harmony and balance in a living or working space. While pyramids are not specifically part of traditional Feng Shui teachings, some people have incorporated pyramid-shaped objects or structures into their Feng Shui practices. Feng Shui pyramids: beauty and benefits The pyramid shape is believed […]

PETALITE – DIAMOND LEAF

General characteristics Petalite is a rather rare mineral that has no analogues. It is nothing more than lithium aluminum silicate. The name comes from the Greek language: “petalnos” means leaf. The fact is that petalite has perfect cleavage, due to which it consists of connected thin plates. Upon closer inspection, you can notice its layered […]