schlossmacherite
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March 24, 2021
Discovered in 1980, its name honors the German gemologist Karl Schlossmacher.
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richterite
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March 24, 2021
Discovered in 1865, its name honors the German mineralogist Theodor Richter (1824-1898).
rhodonite
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March 24, 2021
Its name comes from the Greek “rhodon” for “ rose “, as for rhodochrosite. dark pink color, light pink, with black dendritic inclusions of manganese oxide. Soluble in acids which discolor it, easily fuses with a torch. Varieties of colorful gems come from Australia and
rhodochrosite
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March 24, 2021
The gem variety, which is only marketed since 1950, yet named dialogite or “Inca Rose”, saw its name derived from the Greek “rhodon” for rose. In fact, the term dialogite was reserved to rhombohedral crystals. It is of a pinkish red to yellowish color, with
compact quartz
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March 24, 2021
This group includes compact quartz containing inclusions of another mineral which determines the appearance and color. Tiger’s Eye and Hawk Eye: The name comes from the fact that the polished cabochons show a light stripe evoking the split pupil of a tiger, the second name
pyrophyllite
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March 24, 2021
Uncommon mineral, present in hydrothermal veins. Its name comes from the Greek “pyros” for fire and “phyllos” as sheet, because with the heat this mineral is exfoliating, and swells in superposed sheets.
