Fascinating Larvikite: Norway’s national stone
Larvikite is known for its unique appearance with changing colors and light effects. Read more about the composition, origin and applications of this …
Uvite: A rare and fascinating mineral from the tourmaline group
Uvite is a rare and remarkable mineral that is part of the tourmaline group. Unlike the usual elongated crystals characteristic of tourmaline, uvite often forms…
Flos Ferri: the delicate and rare form of aragonite
Flos Ferri, or “flowers of iron,” is a unique and rare variety of aragonite. This beautiful form of aragonite occurs in delicate white coral-like shapes,…
CAUTION: enforcement law regarding asbestos minerals!
Recently I received a warning letter from the Inspectorate for the Environment and Transport (ILT) of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment. On my…
Olivine: the versatile green mineral with numerous applications
Olivine is a fascinating and versatile mineral that ranges from forsterite, rich in magnesium, to fayalite, rich in iron. These silicate minerals have the chemical…
Saint Barbara, multipurpose patron saint
Recently I received a beautiful statue of Saint Barbara for my birthday. I already posted the attached photo on social media when I hung the…
Well-known combination of Azurite and Malachite from rare location: Sepon mine in Laos
When collecting minerals, for many not only the species is important, but certainly the location. Sometimes the location is even more special than the mineral…
Typical geodes
In this article, we explore the fascinating world of geodes, hollow spaces in rocks filled with beautiful minerals such as chalcedony, agate, and quar…
Fact or fable? – Septarian concretions originate from deceased animals
Septarian is a special stone that attracts attention with its unique appearance. Moreover, an interesting story circulates about the origin of septarian dating back to…
