Chrysanthemum Stone

Siltstone is a clastic sedimentary rock composed of fine-grained particles, primarily silt-sized. It belongs to the mudrock category, characterized by a relatively low amount of clay minerals and lacking the ability to split into thin layers like shale. It forms in various environments, including riverbeds, lakes, and oceans.

Yooperlite is a unique and visually stunning variety of sodalite-rich syenite rocks found primarily around the Great Lakes region, particularly in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, hence the name derived from "Yooper" which refers to residents of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This rock gained popularity and intrigue due to its ability to fluoresce under ultraviolet (UV) light.

Dyed Quartzite is a type of quartzite that undergoes artificial dyeing, where dyes are introduced into the internal pores and interstices of the colorless quartzite to enhance its color. Dyed Quartzite, also known as Dyed Quartzite Jade, exhibits vibrant and diverse colors, particularly shades of purple, yellow, red, green, and more, making it a popular choice for decorative purposes.

Although marketed commercially as "garnet in Limestone", it is more likely a calc-silicate skarn, which typically forms in the contact zone where a silica-rich intrusion undergoes contact metamorphism with limestone. Within this rock, one can often find brown to deep red garnets belonging to the grossular-andradite solid-solution series. These garnets occur as isolated crystals set against a background of white-grayish groundmass, likely composed of recrystallized calcite, wollastonite, or diopside.

Fruit Jasper, also called Sabalgarh Marble or Ujuba, is a unique stone originating from India. Its surface showcases a mesmerizing blend of deep reds, greens, and yellows, resembling various fruits, which give it a distinct and vibrant appearance. This captivating rock is often used in jewelry and ornamental pieces, adding a touch of natural beauty and whimsy to any design.

The popularity of eye Agate tumbled comes from the round, eyelike shapes that are revealed when this stone is tumbled and polished. However, the stone is quite rare. Eye Agate tumbled is mined primarily in Botswana, but also in several localities in the USA. This stone is most commonly used with jewelry or cut into cabochons.