Chalcedony Tanzanite but most specimens have vivid

but most specimens have vivid color due to various impurities and are often fluorescent

Fluorite crystals are well shaped

Discovered - 02/12/1947

which is a brilliant mineral in the aragonite family known for its twinning crystalline structure and delicate form

The “Benz” part of the name comes from the tip of some calcite crystals which have a clearly defined three-pointed star of pyrite

Chalcedony Tanzanite but most specimens have vividA silicone based mineral closely related to quartz and agate, Chalcedony has a unique crystalline structure that gives it an enormously variable appearance. This mineral forms in a similar fashion to agates and geodes but due to heat and pressure at the time of formation results in a distinct look and almost silky texture. Chalcedony can be found in a range of colors but most often occurs in semitransparent or white. It has a long archaeological