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Labradorite is a Feldspar mineral that occurs in large Crystal masses in anorthosite and shows an iridescence or "play of colors."  Gemstone varieties of Labradorite exhibiting a high degree of iridescence are Spectrolite, Moonstone and Sunstone.  High quality samples with good iridescent qualities are desired for jewelry.

Labradorite

Agates mostly occur as nodules in volcanic rocks or waters containing silica in solution possibly derived from the decomposition of silicates in the lava.  The siliceous matter is deposited in regular layers resulting in the banded or striped formation.

Iris Agate

Rose Quartz is a type of Quartz which exhibits a pale pink to rose red hue.  The color is usually considered as due to trace amounts of Titanium, Iron or Manganese, in the massive material.  Some Rose Quartz contains microscopic Rutile needles which produce an asterism in transmitted light.

Rose Quartz

Onyx is a cryptocrystalline form of Quartz.  The colors of its bands range from white to almost every color except purple and blue.  Sardonyx is a variant in which the colored bands are sard or shades of red, rather than black.  Pure black Onyx is common, and perhaps the most famous variety, but is not as common as Onyx with banded colors.

Black Onyx

Quartz is the second most common mineral in the Earth's continental crust.  It is mainly composed of Silica or Silica based minerals.  Although Quartz is known by a variety of names, the most important distinction between types of Quartz is that of macro-crystalline, individual crystals visible to the unaided eye, and micro-crystalline, where aggregates of crystals are only visible under high magnification.  There are many forms of Quartz including Chalcedony, Amethyst, Citrine, and Carnelian which are results of mineral impurities or heat treatments.

Rutilated Quartz

Bronzite is part of the group of minerals belonging with Iron-like  Enstatite and Hypersthenes.  It has acquired a Bronze-like luster.  It is a constituent of many Mafic igneous rocks such as Serpentine, Peridotite and Norite.  It is often used in ornamental objects and makes an effective decorative stone.

Bronzite

Phrenite is a delicate lime green to a cloudy water color in which the green usually predominates.  This mineral appears to have a  glow with inside the stone.  They are relatively uncommon but are usually sought after for use in jewelry.  Phrenite has a translucent appearance with a high luster.  Depending on the clarity of the stone, it may or may not have internal Epidote inclusions.  This material is found in Australia. 

Phrenite

Malachite is a Copper Carbonate mineral.  It most often forms botryoidal, fibrous or stalagmitic masses.  It is often the result of the weathering of Copper Ores and is usually found with Azurite, Goethite and Calcite.  It has a vibrant green color and each specimen has its own unique design.  Although Malachite is consider toxic, when ingested,  in the rough, natural form, it is safe to handle in its polished state.

Malachite

Labradorite is a Feldspar mineral that occurs in large Crystal masses in anorthosite and shows an iridescence or "play of colors."  Gemstone varieties of Labradorite exhibiting a high degree of iridescence are Spectrolite, Moonstone and Sunstone.  High quality samples with good iridescent qualities are desired for jewelry.

Labradorite

Moonstone is a gemstone quality Feldspar.  It has a sparkly appearance that is caused by light reflecting off flakes of Hematite.  Moonstone is sometimes known as Orthoclase due to the cleavages in the material and pearly luster.  It is commonly found in most Granites and other felsic igneous rock and in Pegmatite masses.

Moonstone