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Magnesite

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Magnesites, the ores of lightweight magnesium, are for collection and are not worn as jewelry, although they produce brilliant and attractive stones. Almost all crystals of magnesite are sourced from Brumado deposits in Bahia, Brazil.

Author: Pough, Frederick H.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995
Crystals

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More marialite-meionite

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Scapolite gems are violet or amethystine stones that originate from the mountains of the little known region of Pamir in central Asia. Their hardness can range from 5-1/2 to 6 while their refractive indexes are between 1.54 to 1.60.

Author: Pough, Frederick H.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1995
Collections and collecting, Silicate minerals, Gems, Scapolite

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Hematite

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Hematite, a mineral made up of iron oxide, has commercial value as an ore and a gemstone especially in Alaska. The mineral comes in many forms. Hematite gemstones, when polished, turn out to be black with a submetallic shine.

Author: Pough, Frederick H.
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1993
Usage, Evaluation, Iron ores

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Subjects list: Appreciation, Minerals, Minerals (Geology), Precious stones
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