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Howlite Stone and It's Meaning
Howlite Stone or Govlit is a mineral that is calcium borosilicate in composition. The Howlite stone and its meaning came from the exotic name of its the discoverer - geologist...
Howlite Stone and It's Meaning
Howlite Stone or Govlit is a mineral that is calcium borosilicate in composition. The Howlite stone and its meaning came from the exotic name of its the discoverer - geologist...


Hematite Stone & It's Properties
Hematite is a semi-precious gem, differing from the rest of the family by a reddish sheen, as well as a pronounced metallic luster. This stone was known to the ancient...
Hematite Stone & It's Properties
Hematite is a semi-precious gem, differing from the rest of the family by a reddish sheen, as well as a pronounced metallic luster. This stone was known to the ancient...
Variscite Stone
The history of the Variscite stone begins in 1837, when it was discovered in the Saxon Varistia, where it has been mined for decades. It was from the name of...
Variscite Stone
The history of the Variscite stone begins in 1837, when it was discovered in the Saxon Varistia, where it has been mined for decades. It was from the name of...
Biotite Mica
Biotite (odinite, iron mica) is a natural mineral belonging to the category of micas. In thin plates, the stone is transparent, sometimes translucent, while large crystals of biotite have a...
Biotite Mica
Biotite (odinite, iron mica) is a natural mineral belonging to the category of micas. In thin plates, the stone is transparent, sometimes translucent, while large crystals of biotite have a...

Barite Mineral
Barite mineral is a natural stone whose composition is barium sulfate. The mineral received its name from the Greek "barus" (heavy), which is caused by a high density of crystals...
Barite Mineral
Barite mineral is a natural stone whose composition is barium sulfate. The mineral received its name from the Greek "barus" (heavy), which is caused by a high density of crystals...