Blogs Posts in Minerals category; 12 blog posts

What Is Mineral Makeup?

Mineral Makeup is taking the beauty industry by storm and with very good reasons! Mineral makeup is micro-formulated using the highest quality minerals and botanicals. Naturally preservative and irritant-free, mineral makeup is weightless [...]

Posted On : Jun, 30 2011 | Comments : 0

Silver shines, poses bigger risk than gold

Silver, trading at 30-year highs, looks set to continue benefiting from strength in gold prices but is at risk of a correction if a sluggish economic recovery hurts industrial commodities, metals consultancy GFMS said. Silver has be [...]

Posted On : Sep, 30 2010 | Comments : 0

THE MINERAL DIAMOND

Diamond is the ultimate gemstone, having few weaknesses and many strengths. It is well known that Diamond is the hardest substance found in nature, but few people realize that Diamond is four times harder than the next hardest natural miner [...]

Posted On : Jun, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Women Gemstone Pendant and Chain in Sterling Silver

A pendants necklace (from Old French) is a hanging object, generally attached to a necklace or an earring. In modern French this is a word meaning “during” (also the gerund form of "hanging").Pendant silver jewelry fro [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

Ana Rocha's rockin' gems

Need to accessorize those wardrobe basics with unique investment pieces that are big on style but affordably-priced? Check out Rocks at the Filipino Zone in Greenbelt 5 for one-of-a-kind colorful pieces designed by architect, interior desi [...]

Posted On : May, 07 2008 | Comments : 0

Azurite

Name: Azurite Derivation: From "lajward" (Persian) blue Formula: Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 Description: Azurite is dark blue. It can have flat crystals. You can see layers of them to the left, and the specimen on the right is a [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2008 | Comments : 0

Minerals

Minerals are natural compounds formed through geological processes. A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure. A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals. Min [...]

Posted On : Apr, 10 2008 | Comments : 0

Gem and Mineral Show

What`s in a rock? Well, the Central Dakota Gem and Mineral Society says there`s a lot. That`s why it held an open house Sunday so kids and their parents could take a look at some unique gems and rocks. There was a little bit of show and te [...]

Posted On : Apr, 07 2008 | Comments : 0

Gem Techniques:

You can do gem work with acrylic, glass or crystal rhinestones. Purchase acrylic, glass, or crystal flat-backed rhinestones. These are often available at craft supply stores. They're colorful, and make simple patterns look s [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2008 | Comments : 2

Amber

Name: Amber Derivation: From "anbar" (Arabic) ambergris Description: Glowing yellow or orange translucent blobs. They sometimes have bits in. They feel light, and a bit like plastic. Amber is foss [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2008 | Comments : 0

Celestite Geode

Celestite (strontium sulfate) has a sky (or celestial) blue color that is unique in the mineral kingdom. The Small Celestite Geode/Cluster we offer here comes from Madagascar and displays small to medium tabular, highly prismatic, exc [...]

Posted On : Mar, 18 2008 | Comments : 0

New GEM Topaz helps crystallise energy

The Topaz is a development of the GEM award winning venturi steam trap, and has been specifically produced for clean steam systems used in hospitals and pharmaceuticals for sterilisers and sterilisation Unlike other steam traps, the GEM Top [...]