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greenokite from Bishoptown in Scotland

greenockite

Its name honors Lord Greenock, from Greenock in Scotland where it was discovered in 1840.

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pink fluorite from Brazil cushion cut

fluorite

It is known since antiquity, its name comes from the Latin verb “fluere” which means “ to flow “ because it was already used as a flux in metallurgy. The composition evokes the name of this mineral: it contains fluorine, an element which was so

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eudialyte from Russia polished in cabochon

eudialyte

Discovered in 1819 in Greenland, it is named after the Greek “eu”, easy, and “dialytos”, – which breaks down because it is easily dissolved in acid -.

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emerald from Muzo in Colombia emerald cut

emerald

This is the green variety of beryl, the more valuable because of its unparalleled color, its name comes from the Greek “smaragdos” derived from an ancient Semitic word meaning “shining”. This is one of the gems most sought after, when the green the more sustained

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ekanite round cut

ekanite

Identified Only in 1955 by Ekanayake, this is one of the few carved stones that is naturally radioactive. This feature makes it sought as a rare stone by collectors, transparent stones are even rarer. In addition, the radioactivity alters its crystalline structure over time.

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oval cut dolomite from Brazil

dolomite

Identified by de Saussure in 1792, its name honors the French mineralogist Dolomieu. Very common mineral, especially as gangue in the ore deposits. Not to be confused with dolostone which is a rock composed of dolomite.

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