Hollandite Quartz Ba(Mn4+6Mn3+2)O16 Chemical Classification: Silicate Crystal System: Monoclinic MOHs: 4-6 Colors: Black, gray, silver Hollandite Quartz is an extremely rare formation of Quartz, most commonly originating from Madagascar. Hollandite is formed when deposits of Hollandite become trapped in the Quartz as it's forming. During this process, Hollandite is subjected to extremely high temperatures, causing it to burst into the star-like formations! This is an extremely rare formation of Quartz. Hollandite Quartz...

I first started seeing this "Emerald" material about two years ago and I thought it was absolutely stunning! I hoped one day we would be able to get it for the shop, not knowing much about Emerald at the time. Over the next two years, I expanded my knowledge and bracelet offerings -- seeing these sold as actual Emerald, Emerald Quartz and Green Mica.  Emerald is one of the four...

October 2022 Update: Confirmed by a trusted source at the Denver Gem Show 2022, what we are currently seeing on the market is indeed natural Amethyst, however, it is being heated to create the girasol-like (milky) effect. Most of the material on the market (in my humble opinion), is overpriced for an enhanced stone, however, it is beautiful nonetheless. As a collector for mineralogical, beauty and metaphysical healing, I personally love its...