The S'more The Merrier
Gold, Jewelry that never tarnishes!
Gold
Gold is a pleasure to own and possess. There are very few true gold ores, besides native gold, because it forms a major part of very few rare minerals. Gold is great medium metal for jewelry, as it never tarnishes. The element gold is so valuable made in jewelry, it can sell for thousands of dollars.
Physical Characteristics
Color - golden "butter" yellow
Luster - metallic
Transparency - opaque
Cleavage - absent
Fracture - jagged
Streak - golden yellow
Hardness - 2.5/3
Formula - Au
March Birthstone-Aquamarine
The gemstone aquamarine is blue-green or aqua, variety of the mineral beryl. As beryl, aquamarine is mentioned in the Bible. Aquamarine jewelry is associated with beauty, honesty, loyalty, and happiness.
Sulfur
Sulfur can make a very beautiful mineral specimen, and fine quality examples are much sought after. The unmistakable deep yellow color is matched by any other mineral with it's nicely shaped crystal forms.
Quartz Rose
Quartz Rose is one of the most desirable varieties of quartz. The pink to rose color is completely unique, unlike any other pink mineral species. The color is caused by iron and titanium impurities.
Autunite
Autunite is one of the more attractive and popular radioactive minerals. it is probably the most valuable uranium mineral for collectors. It's green and yellow color shades seem to glow and are actually fluorescent.