DENTRITIC AGATE
WHAT IS DENTRITIC AGATE: Dendritic Agate gets its name from the tree-like dendrites that collect on the surface of this stone. The formation process begins with a silicon dioxide molecule, which is then formed into layers of microscopic crystals. Agates are cryptocrystalline quartz stones, meaning they have an internal structure...
TIBETAN QUARTZ
WHAT IS TIBETAN QUARTZ: Tibetan Quartz is nautarlly occuring Clear Quartz that is found at altitudes of over 15,000 feet in the Ganesh Himal Mountain range that borders Tibet and Nepal. This remote location is only accessible on foot during the warmer months so these crystals are collected by hand...
ONYX
WHAT IS ONYX: Onyx is a mineral, like marble, granite or quartzite. It is part of the quartz mineral group and is a layered stone. Some of its layers may contrast.In correct usage, the name refers to a (usually) black and white banded variety of Agate, or sometimes a monochromatic...
CARNELIAN
WHAT IS CARNELIAN: Carnelian is a red, orange, or amber variety of Chalcedony.Though often a solid color, it may also be banded, in which case it would be jointly classified as both Agate and Carnelian.It may contain lighter and darker zones (as very dark browns or white) within a single...