hector enero 23, 2023 MinEmeralds Library Garnet Etymology The word garnet comes from the 14th‑century Middle English word gernet, meaning ‘dark red’. It is derived from the Latin granatus, from granum (‘grain, seed’). Due to the size, shape and color of some crystals similar to the fruit of “pomegranate” is likely that the name garnet […]
hector enero 23, 2023 MinEmeralds Library Gemstones A gem is a natural material which can have a mineral, animal, vegetable or meteoric origin. The characteristics that give value to the gems are three: beauty, hardness, and rarity. The beauty of the gems initially could be considered a subjective concept, but it is defined by the
hector enero 23, 2023 MinEmeralds Library Euclase Etymology Derived from the Greek word “eu” well and “klasis” break; showing internal cracks that cause its characteristic glow, highlighting the features of this gem. Geological Origin The euclase is found mainly in granitic pegmatites within greisen deposits and in the chlorite-schist ones associated with topaz. Deposits Among
hector enero 23, 2023 MinEmeralds Library Pink Quartz Etymology This variety of quartz takes its name from the Latin word that refers to its color, let’s remember that pink quartz comes from the word “kristallos”, meaning ice. Geological Origin Pink quartz is composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and is a variety of quartz whose origin
hector enero 23, 2023 MinEmeralds Library Citrine Quartz Etymology The term citrine comes from the French “citron” which means lemon. The color range of this gem includes all shades of yellow, gold, and dark orange. Citrine False Names Citrine can be confused with many other yellow gems such as apatite, beryl, orthoclase, topaz, tourmaline and
