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hydroxyapatite crystals of Norway

hydroxyapatite

As for the apatite, its name derives from the Greek to indicate that the apatite has often been confused with other gems, plus the mention of “hydroxy”added . This is a major constituent of bones and teeth.There is a very dark green variety rich in

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cabochon of howlite

howlite

Discovered in 1868 in California, its name honors the Canadian chemist H. How (1828-1879). Its porosity allows the dye it, but only in blue to imitate the turquoise. Cabochon cut, in its natural color it is wrongly called “white turquoise”.

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hornblende crystals from Norway

hornblende

Very common mineral, its name comes from the German “horn” horn “blenden” dazzle. There are many varieties depending on the content of iron, magnesium, calcium etc …

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hodgkinsonite fancy cut

hodgkinsonite

Discovered in 1913, its name honors H.H.Hodgkinson of the Franklin Mine in New Jersey, United States, where it was discovered.

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hibonite crystal from Madagascar

hibonite

Identified in Madagascar in 1956, its name honors the French geologist Paul Hibon who discovered it.

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heterosite of La Vilatte in Chanteloube in France

heterosite

Its name comes from the Greek “hetero”, other, because on the same deposit it was the second mineral containing manganese to be discovered. It forms a group with purpurite, the iron pole of the phosphate is the heterosite and purpurite the manganiferous pole.

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