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Diamonds

Diamond is a mineral composed of pure carbon. It is the most complex natural phenomenon we know; It is also a popular gemstone. Due to their hardness, diamonds have a variety of important industrial applications. Because the atomic arrangement in diamond is so rigid, only a few types of impurities can affect it (two exceptions are boron and nitrogen). Diamond colors are blue (boron), yellow (nitrogen), black (imperfections), green (reflecting rays), scarlet, purple, orange or scarlet.

Sapphire

Sapphire is a gemstone, Sapphire is one of two types of corundum gemstones, the other being ruby ​​(described as corundum with shades of red). Although blue is the most popular sapphire, it is also available in other colors, including gray and black, and can also be colorless. The dark orange type of sapphire is called padparadscha.

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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

Fire Agate

Fire agates are famous for their stunning rainbow colors that shimmer like those in opals. They have a hardness of 5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which helps prevent scratches and makes them a good choice for jewelry. The beautiful colors come from the Schiller effect, similar to what you see in mother-of-pearl. This effect is caused by layers of silica and iron oxide inside the stone that bend light, creating a dazzling mix of colors. This unique light show gives fire agates their special, fiery glow.