Mineral of the Month January: Agate!
Minerals

Mineral of the Month January: Agate!

Crazy Lace Agate Pendant "Agate" is the term we use for chalcedony that has formed in delicate, multi-colored layers. Primarily made of microcrystalline quartz (silica), the banding in an agate de...
Mineral of the Month April: Rhodocrosite!
Minerals

Mineral of the Month April: Rhodocrosite!

Various forms of Rhodocrosite What is Rhodocrosite? The mineral Rhodocrosite is a manganese carbonate (MnCO3 for you chem nerds) and is found in beautiful pinks and rosy-reds. The main use of this...
Mineral of the Month March: Pyrite!
Minerals

Mineral of the Month March: Pyrite!

What is Pyrite? "Pie-right". I know it sounds like 'Pirate', but this metallic rock won't take over your ship. Pyrite is a shiny iron sulfide (FeS2 for you chem nerds) that is found in a wide varie...