Fake Turquoise

Corundum is an incredibly tough mineral, so tough in fact that the only harder naturally-occuring object is Diamond. This makes it a perfect option for industrial abrasion applications such as metal polishing and glassworks. When polished as a gemstone, red specimens are called "ruby" and blue are titled "sapphire."

Tiger's Eye tumbled is a yellowish to brownish stone, valued for the vertical luminescent band that gives it its name. When cut into cabochons, it shows a very high, silky luster. The most notable sources of tiger's Eye tumbled are located in Australia, South Africa, Namibia, Burma, India, China, Korea, Brazil, Canada, Spain, and the USA.. It is a popular tumbled stone that is also cut into cabochons and beads and used in a wide variety of jewelry.

Tanzanite gemstone is admired for its vivid colors, which range from blue to violet, and its relative rarity. It is often used in jewelry and is highly sought after by collectors. Tanzanite gemstone is also the birthstone for December. It was first discovered in the Mererani Hills of northern Tanzania in 1967 and since then, Tanzania has been the only source of this unique gemstone. Tanzanite gemstone is a variety of Zoisite minerals and is often heat-treated to enhance its color.

Jet is a very dark stone, prized for its lustrous and glossy surface. The material is found in France, England, Spain, USA, Poland, and Turkey and polishes very nicely. It is used for carved and engraved articles such as beads, buttons, rings, seals, but large specimens are commonly faceted.

Ulexite is a mineral made up of compacted parallel fibers. When cut, this rock is often called "television stone" because of its interesting optical properties. Cut at right angles, it looks like a TV screen when placed on a text. Cabochons exhibit strong chatoyancy, or the so-called cat's eye effect. Due to its softness, the material is not suitable for gem use.

Beryl is an uncommon mineral, although several varieties of it are well-known gemstones. Emerald, aquamarine, and morganite are all beryls, each with minor chemical impurities which give them their green, light blue, and pink hues. Since beryl is somewhat soft and often occurs with inclusions, clear, unchipped specimens and/or gemstones are particularly rare and highly prized.