Vanadinite Vanadinite is easily identifiable by its perfect hexagonal crystals. The crystals are invariably a vibrant red but can be various shades from amber, to brown and red as well as brown and yellow. Vanadinite is found in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe...
Mimetite Mimetite is a secondary mineral which is found in lead deposits where it forms during the oxidation process of the lead. Deposits have been found in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Mimetite is known to be found in yellow, blue, brown and yellow mixed with...
Tourmaline Tourmaline is the name given to a group of 14 minerals of which elbaite and schorl are the most common. Tourmaline can be found in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe Mozambique and Swaziland. Tourmaline is found in a wide spectrum of colours ranging from...
Azurite Azurite can be found in many forms and is often associated with Malachite. As it’s indicates, the colour is light to deep azure blue. Chemical Formular : Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Refractive Index : 1.730-1.838 Hardness : 3.5-4 on the Mohs Scale Crystal System :...
Aquamarine Aquamarine is a well known gem used frequency in jewellery. It comes in various tones of blue, obtaining its name from Latin, the translation being “water of the sea” Chemical Formular : Be3Al2Si6O18 Refractive Index : 1.570 to 1.592 Hardness :...
