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Specimen List

Actinolite

Fibrous actinolite is one of the six recognized types of asbestos, the fibers being so small that they can enter the lungs and damage the alveoli.

Actinolite, fibrous

Fibrous actinolite is one of the six recognized types of asbestos, the fibers being so small that they can enter the lungs and damage the alveoli.

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Aegirine

A dark green to greenish black stone sometimes used as a gemstone.

Agate, Grape

Purple, spherical chalcedony resembling bunches of grapes.

Agate, Slab, Brazilian

A type of translucent, microcrystalline quartz primarily mined in Brazil, known for its vibrant colors and beautiful banding patterns.

Agate, Slab, Crazy Lace

A vibrant, multicolored variety of chalcedony known for its intricate swirling patterns and complex color combinations, primarily found in Mexico.

Amathyst

The most valuable variety of quartz, and the birth stone of February.

Amazonite & Smoky Quartz

Amazonite, also known as amazonstone,[4] is a green tectosilicate mineral, a variety of the potassium feldspar called microcline.

Anatase

Anatase is a mineral form of titanium dioxide that's found in nature as hard, brilliant crystals. It's one of three naturally occurring crystalline phases of titanium dioxide, along with rutile and brookite. 

Ancylite-Ce

Rare earth bearing mineral.

Anthophyllite

A magnesium mineral used in the manufacturing of asbestos.

Apophyllite & Stilbite

Apophyllite's unique tetragonal crystal structure and optical properties are of interest to mineralogists and geology students.

Aquamarine

A pale blue to light green variety of Beryl, often used as a gemstone.

Aragonite

A commonly occurring calcium carbonate formed by biological and physical processes, including precipitation from marine environments.

Arsenopyrite

An iron arsenic sulfide mineral that looks like a silvery fools gold.

Atacamite

A copper oxychloride, Atacamite often occurs in association with chrysocolla, is used in agriculture as a plant protection agent (fungicide).

Aurichalcite

A carbonate mineral, usually found as a secondary mineral in copper and zinc deposits.

Autunite

A Uranium bearing mineral that glows under UV, very fragile and radioactive.

Azurite

A copper bearing mineral, which is a weathered version of Malachite.

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