Zircon, or zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4), is a mineral known for its impressive durability and resistance to chemical reactions. Found in a variety of colors, from reddish-brown to colorless, zircon crystals are a common accessory mineral in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Their natural beauty has made them a popular choice for jewellery, but it’s their role …
The Acasta Gneiss stands as one of the most compelling subjects in geoscience, offering a unique perspective on the early Earth. This ancient rock formation, located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, is a key to unlocking the mysteries of our planet’s formative years. Crystal World Founder and Geologist Tom Kapitany undertook a field trip …
Tom arived in Jaipur, India for a week long Government sponsored Commerce / Educational tour of Jewellery and Diamond manufacturers in Jaipur , Surat and Mumbai. After an early morning meeting and an afternoon rest, Tom had the pleasure of being a tourist for the rest of the afternoon thanks to his Chauffeur Imran. Formalities …
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Yinnietharra, Upper Gascoyne Shire, Western Australia. Tourmaline is the name given to a large group of boron silicate minerals that share a common prismatic crystal structure and similar physical properties. This crystalline boron silicate mineral can be found compounded with elements such as aluminium, magnesium, iron, potassium, and lithium. Dravite tourmaline has a composition of …
NAME: Jimbacrinus Bostocki LOCALITY: Cundlego Formation, Gasgoyne Junction, Jimba Jimba Station, Carnarvon, Western Australia. AGE: PERMIAN The Jimbacrinus bostocki is a crinoid. Crinoids are marine animals (not plants), with this particular species inhabiting the deep-sea seafloor. As the crinoids belong to the Echinoderm phylum, it is related to starfish, brittle stars and sea urchins. Crinoids …
