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G is for Garnet. Garnets come in almost all colours and are an incredibly versatile mineral. Generally only the pieces with high transparency allowing light transmission are ever classed as gemstones. Opaque varieties find lots of industrial applications such as abrasives. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically…
H is for Howlite. Howlite is named after chemist, geologist, and mineralogist Henry how who discovered it in 1868 in Nova Scotia. Howlite is very porous and can easily be died to imitate other minerals, most often much more expensive turquoise. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically…
I is for Iolite. Iolite appears as violet-blue or indigo. It is also referred to as water-sapphire or dichroite. They name iolite come from Greek ios meaning violet. It is the gem version of the mineral Cordierite. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones…
J is for Jade. Jade is most known for its green varieties. It features prominently in East, south and Southeast Asian art, but also has an important place in many other cultures. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!
K is for Kunzite. Kunzite is a very young gemstone. Discovered in 1902 in San Diego, California. It has a very characteristic delicate pink to violet colour. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!
L is for Lapis Lazuli. Lapis Lazuli literally meaning blue stone has been revered since early times for its colour. It was also used in the arts and ground into powder to produce highly sought after Ultramarine blue colour pigment. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking…
M is for Malachite. Famous for its vibrant green somewhat stripe patterned appearance. The name derived from the mineral’s resemblance to the leaves of the mallow plant. (In Greek: Malachite means mallow-green stone).It most regularly forms in deep underground spaces. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking…
N is for Nephrite. Nephrite is one of two different mineral species called jade. Nephrite jade has been a hugely popular mineral for jewellery in ornamental purposes since early Neolithic times. Nephrite can be found in a translucent white to yellow Form which is called mutton fat jade in China. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a…
O is for Opal. There are two main categories of precious and common opal. Only precious opal displays the iridescent variable interplay of internal colours. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!
P is for Peridot. Peridots are known for their characteristically light and lustrous olive green colour. The overall depths and shade of green is dependent on the iron content within the gem. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!
Q is for Quartz. Quartz is a hard crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms. There are many varieties of quartz, of which several are semi-precious stones. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!
R is for Ruby. Rubies range from bright pink to deep red and are one of the most striking gemstones because of it. The name ruby comes from the Latin ruber meaning red. Rubies are part of the traditional cardinal gems, along with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic…
S is for Sapphire. Sapphire gemstones are most known for their mesmerising blue colour. They are not just pretty though, as they are also the 3rd hardest mineral, they are also used in industrial, non-ornamental applications. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and…
T is for Topaz. Brazil is one of the largest producers of topaz, some clear topaz crystals can weigh hundreds of pounds. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!
U is for Unakite. Unakite is a semi-precious stone and an altered form of granite, giving it a characteristic pink and green appearance. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!
V is for Variscite. Variscite can be confused with turquoise in appearance although variscite is usually greener in colour. The green colour comes from small amounts of chromium. The Gemstone Alphabet combines a minimalist aesthetic of bold striped initial letters with geometrically striking and unusual gemstones and minerals. Science..but sexy!