A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material whose constituents, such as atoms, molecules or ions, are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions. In addition, macroscopic single crystals are usually identifiable by their geometrical shape, consisting of flat faces with specific, characteristic orientations.
Benitoite is 1 1/4"" Thumbnail Benitoite crystal specimen is a very deep navy blue color. IT is in the typical Ditrigonal Dipyramidal crystal shape ...
The Neptunite on this specimen is the most noticeable thing on here.
This is a pale blue, etched termination from Brazil. It is very interesting and a beautiful piece.
Each piece of Kyanite is similar to the ones pictured. Kyanite is a polymorph with two other minerals; andalusite and sillimanite.
This specimen comes from the type local. Hence its name. The brazilianite crystal is about 2 cm long and has a gemmy termination.
A SUPERB and AESTHETIC specimen of yellow Calcite rhombs on radial sprays of lustrous and transparent, bladed Colemanite from the famous Borax Pit in ...
Location: Mapimi, Mexico
Location: Curacao, The Netherlands Antilles