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The following table includes general information about, and images of,
some of the lesser-known forms of crystals and gemstones.
This page can be used to look-up a crystal that you have heard of and
would like to see a picture and some general information about (use the
alphabetical links below). Alternatively, if you're interested in crystals
but not sure about the different types and which you might perfer, it
may be helpful to scoll down this page to view the descriptions and images
included.
Occasionally some of these types of crystals are available for purchase
on-line from the IvyRose
Crystal Shop.
For similar information about more common crystals goto the Index
of Well-Known Crystals page.
| Name of Crystal/Mineral |
Colour |
Material Structure |
Examples of Sources |
Associations |
Photographs |
Alluvial Quartz
(The Photograph is of a sample of Alluvial Quartz polished
on the upper - as shown - side only.) |
Clear |
|
Africa |
|
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Blue Tiger's Eye
(The photograph is of a Blue Tiger's Eye Tumble Stone.)
|
Blue |
|
Africa |
|
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Moldavite
(The photograph is of a small 'natural'
sample of Moldavite.) |
Green |
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Ceczh (but of extra-terrestrial origin) |
|
 |
Red Tiger's Eye
(The photograph is of a Red Tiger's Eye Tumble Stone.)
|
Blue |
|
Africa |
|
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Spirit Amethyst
(The photograph is of a natural Spirit Amethyst Crystal.)
|
Clear with purple tips |
|
Africa |
|
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Tangerine Quartz
(The photograph is of a polished Tangerine Quartz
Point.) |
Orange |
Trigonal |
Africa |
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