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Gypsum – Mineral Profile, Meaning, Varieties, and Jewelry Use

Gypsum – Mineral Profile, Meaning, Varieties, and Jewelry Use

January 5, 2026 | Gemstone Encyclopedia | Joaquimma Anna

Gypsum is a soft, water‑bearing sulfate mineral most often found in white or translucent forms such as selenite and alabaster, valued for its delicate beauty, metaphysical lore, and carving potential.

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Herkimer Diamond – Properties, Meaning & Buying Guide

Herkimer Diamond – Properties, Meaning & Buying Guide

January 4, 2026 | Gemstone Encyclopedia | Joaquimma Anna

Herkimer diamond is a naturally occurring double‑terminated quartz crystal known for its clear, diamond‑like brilliance; it is valued for jewelry, collection, and traditional metaphysical meanings.

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Senarmontite – Mineral Profile, Meaning, and Jewelry Use

Senarmontite – Mineral Profile, Meaning, and Jewelry Use

January 3, 2026 | Gemstone Encyclopedia | Joaquimma Anna

Senarmontite is the mineral form of antimony trioxide, typically white to colorless with a high‑refractive adamantine luster. It is prized by collectors and occasionally set in jewelry, and it carries traditional meanings of clarity and protection for gemstone enthusiasts.

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