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Agate and chalcedony are both cryptocrystalline quartz, which is collectively called chalcedony in mineralogy, but cryptocrystalline massive quartz with banded structure is called agate in gemmology, and if the block has no banded structure, it is called chalcedony.... by Wholesale CrystaL SuppLier | Oct 1, 2022 | Knowledge
Fire agate belongs to chalcedony family of microcrystalline quartz. It is a kind of sub-precious stone with very little output. Its Mohs hardness is 6.5-7, like that of ordinary agates. This mineral was formed 24 million to 36 million years ago, when these areas... by Wholesale CrystaL SuppLier | Sep 30, 2022 | Knowledge
Sugilite was first introduced in Japan in 1960. It was recognized as a new mineral in 1978. Later, it was named after the discoverer and also called “Sugilite”. This is a very popular healing stone, which plays an essential role in the new era. The main... by Wholesale CrystaL SuppLier | Sep 30, 2022 | Knowledge
Shamanstone is also called Boji Stone and Kansas Stone. It is a unique mineral from Kansas, the United States. The local aborigines regard it as a gift of the earth, which is everywhere. It was widely used until modern times and is the favorite of energy healing in... by Wholesale CrystaL SuppLier | Sep 30, 2022 | Knowledge
The name of hypersthene comes from the Greek words Huper (super) and Sthenos (strength), meaning that the hardness is greater than that of ordinary hornblende once mixed with it. Because of its polychrome, it is very similar to the leaf color of the plant perilla: the...