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serendibite from Mogok in Burma

serendibite

Discovered in Sri Lanka in 1902, its name comes from “Serendib” the name of Sri Lanka in Arabic. Usually of a color without interest or very dark brown, there is anyways a variety of a beautiful light blue color.

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serandite from Quebec in Canada cabochon cut

serandite

found in 1931, it honors the african mineralogist J.M. Serand

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senarmontite fancy cut

senarmontite

Discovered in 1851 at Djebel Haminate, in the area of Constantine in Algeria, its name honors the mineralogist Henri Hureau de Senarmont (1808-1862).

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scorzalite round cut

scorzalite

Discovered in 1957 in Brazil (Corrego Firo pegmatite, Linopolis, Doce valley, Minas Gerais). Its name honors the Brazilian geologist who discovered it: Evaristo Penna Scorza (1899-1969).

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scorodite cut in cabochon

scorodite

Discovered in 1818, it was named after the Greek “skorodon” meaning garlic because when heated it gives off the odor of arsenic close to that of garlic.

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scolecite cut in cabochon

scolecite

Discovered in 1813, it is part of the family of zeolites. Its name comes from the Greek “skolec” meaning worm, maggot, which would refer to the behavior of a needle crystal on a torch flame…

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