Rockhounding-related Web Sites in Colorado. Minerals by Name. Choose a letter of the alphabet from the above list, and the index list on the left will change to the list of minerals that begin with that letter.
You may adjust the width and height of this window by using the border to the left or top. The mineral name itself is a link to the description of that mineral species, while the number to the left is the approximate count of the number of specimens currently available for sale of that species, and is also a direct link to the list of specimens. The count may be zero, but if the link is active then there are specimens available to view, just not currently for sale. If the count is zero and the link is not active, then there are not even any specimens in the database.
Remember, there may be more than one page of specimens, so you may need to select Next Page one or more times to see the entire list of available specimens. Amethyst Galleries' Mineral Gallery - Minerals by Class. Mineralogy Database. Geological Dictionaries. Identification of Minerals. How to Identify Crystals Found Within Rocks or Stones. Rutilated Quartz Crystals & Gemstone. Rutilated Quartz used in Jewelry Source: Occuring worldwide in variant forms Rutilated Quartz derives its name from the tiny needle-like strands of a material called "rutile" that become imbedded in the quartz crystal, forming fascinating multiple inclusions.
The needle-like rutile derives its name from the Latin word "rutilus" or "red," which is used to reference the deep red color that is found in many specimens. Rutile Composition Rutile is a crystalized mineral that is composed of titanium dioxide which crystallizes in the tetragonal crystal system, usually forming into a prismatic or twinned configuration. The rutile needles tend to align with the c axis of the host quartz, and can run the entire length of the crystal.
Rutile is found as an accessory mineral in varieties of altered igneous rock, or within certain varieties of gneisses or schists. Quartz Rutilated Quartz Crystallography, Chemistry, Physical Properties Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties Fire (Harlequin) Quartz. Meanings of Stones: Gemstone Meanings, Spiritual Healing Gemstones Chakra Balancing Crystal Energy Directory. Meanings of Stones: Gemstone Meanings, Spiritual Healing Gemstones Chakra Balancing Crystal Energy Directory.
Color: Usually black Element: Fire Metaphysical: Obsidian is volcanic lava cooled quickly.
It is a natural glass. A stone of protection, is was probably one the first stones to be used for arrowheads and knives. A stone of Honesty, Sincerity and Truth, Obsidian will bring out the Warrior spirit in you. Protection: It can help to prevent negative energy from effecting you, and also help keep your thoughts from turning negative. Obsidians forceful dose of cutting reality can be softened if necessary for shy or timid people by combining it with aventurine, rose quartz, and Chrysocolla.
The other alternative, is to use Snowflake Obsidian, which has many of the same properties, but a softer touch. Green Obsidian is particularly useful to finding release from people who try to "hook you " or draw you into their personal crises, and redirects their pulling, draining energy to the unlimited field of White Light, giving them access to their own healing, without needing to draw energy from you. Careers.
Quartz Crystals - Their Identification and Meanings. Quartz crystals are natural modulators, transmitters, and containers of the Universal Life Force.
As they are grown within the earth, they take on a unique shape and often gather inclusions of other minerals that affect their abilities to modify, store, and transmit the Life Force. In this index we offer here a constantly updated and every growing but always seemingly incomplete listing of quartz. This index includes quartz shapes, inclusions, and crystal arrangements, along with their generally accepted definitions and metaphysical properties. . Websites The Quartz Page. Here Amir Akhavan has a wealth of material on forms, shapes, varieties, and the chemistry of quartz. Mindat.