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meliphanite crystal from Norway

meliphanite

Discovered in 1852, its name comes from the Greek, “which resembles to honey” in connection with its honey-yellow color.

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yellow meionite from Madagascar

meionite

Discovered in 1801 by René Just Haüy, its name comes from the Greek in the sense that it would be “less than” … its pyramidal crystals would be less steep than those of vesuvianite. It is found in metamorphic rocks. The group of scapolites forms

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emerald cut magnesite from Brazil

magnesite

Described in 1808 by German mathematician Karsten (1768-1810), it owes its name to its component: magnesium and the town of Greece, Magnesia, where it came from.

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green ludlamite crystal from Salsigne in France

ludlamite

identified by the English Henry Ludlam ( 1824 – 1880 )

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lithiophilite cut in cabochon

lithiophilite

Its name comes from its composition of lithium and the Greek “philos” friend.

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linarite crystals from Cap - Garonne in France

linarite

Identified in 1839, it was named after its place of discovery: Linares in Spain.

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