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aenigmatite crystal from Greenland

aenigmatite

Discovered in 1865 its name comes from Greek showing that its chemical formula was a real “mystery” to solve.

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cabochon of ussingite from Russia

ussingite

Discovered in 1914, its name honors the Danish mineralogist Niels Viggo Ussing (1864-1911)

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cabochon of turquoise from Iran

turquoise

This is simply the “Turkish stone” because when this gem came to Europe, it had passed through that country, but it came from Persia. The Greeks called it “callaite”. It was a sacred stone for the Egyptians, Persians, Tibetans, Indians, Mayans, Aztecs and Incas. Color

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crystallized talc from Luzenac in Arriege in France

talc

Its name comes from Arabic or Persian “Talq” which means pure, probably because of its powder. It has been known since antiquity. The light green soapstone (steatite) has been confused with jade, but it has not its hardness. This is number 1 in the standard

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serendibite from Mogok in Burma

serendibite

Discovered in Sri Lanka in 1902, its name comes from “Serendib” the name of Sri Lanka in Arabic. Usually of a color without interest or very dark brown, there is anyways a variety of a beautiful light blue color.

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serandite from Quebec in Canada cabochon cut

serandite

found in 1931, it honors the african mineralogist J.M. Serand

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