An overview on Pyrrhotite Jewelry and Gemstones. Covers details and essential information on the physical properties and characteristics of Pyrrhotite […]

Pyroxmangite grains are rare, seldom clean enough to facet, and difficult to cut. However, when cut, they are extremely beautiful

Pyrophyllite resembles talc in many ways and is indistinguishable by eye from soapstone. Chemical tests are needed to distinguish them.

Pyrope always occurs in series with other garnet species. Common, dark red garnets are a mixture of almandine and pyrope.

Pyrite is more commonly known as fool’s gold and is familiar to nearly every mineral collector. It has been used for centuries

Deep red pyrargyrite occurs in a number of localities in well-formed but small crystals. However, facetable rough is rare and

Purpurite is too soft for jewelry wear and never transparent. Nevertheless, lapidaries have cut cabochons from this material with magnificent

Purple is a powerful color that historically has been linked with wisdom and royalty. In some cultures, it was a

The gem variety of pumpellyite, chlorastrolite, is best known from the Lake Superior district of the United States. It typically

Proustite crystals have magnificent red colors and good brilliance. Although facetable, they’re too soft for jewelry use but highly desired