Hyalite Sml Wulfenite and Mimetite Named for the Greek word

Named for the Greek word for “heavy”

Chalcedony can be found in a range of colors but most often occurs in semitransparent or white

it is not uncommon for insects and other small animals to become trapped within tree sap

Chalcedony has a number of forms that are also considered gems of their own

Malachite has been mined for both use in copper tools and for ornamentation and jewelry

Hyalite Sml Wulfenite and Mimetite Named for the Greek wordHyalite or Jalite is a form of opal that due to its chemical composition lacks the sought after colorful iridescence of its more sought after precious stone relative. Hyalite is unique in its own right, however, especially due to its highly fluorescent or UV reactive nature. Typically found in intricate, botryoidal crystal formations, Hyalite is usually clear but can have some color due to the presence of impurities.