When held up to the light crystal should reflect light and cast soft prism like rainbows.
Light blue crystal identification.
Because of its lead content crystal glassware is stronger heavier and smoother than standard glass.
It is unsuitable for use in jewelry because it will be easily abraded or broken.
This makes it a challenge for lapidaries and a risky choice for jewelry.
The quickest way to identify crystal is to examine its look and sound.
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Most dark blue specimens have been dyed.
Garnet there are 15 garnet species found a wide range of colors although it is commonly available in dark red hues.
Although fairly hard 6 5 7 5 this material is also brittle and may cleave or fracture easily.
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To properly identify your blue violet or purple mineral you first need to inspect it in a good light.
It has a very nice blue color which is sometimes produced with dye.
Colors are another common crystal identification method.
Angelite is very soft with a hardness of 3 to 3 5 on the mohs scale.
This is more difficult to do with translucent minerals than with opaque minerals.
In fact many gemstone experts classify crystals according to color because of its link with specific healing properties.
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This mineral fluoresces under ultraviolet light and glows a beautiful violet blue color.
Decide the best name for its color or colors such as blue green sky blue lilac indigo violet or purple.
Blue lace agate as it is known is usually banded in layers of light blue bright blue stripes and threads of brown.
Though more common as a pale yellow stone sillimanite can have pale blue hues like a light tone aquamarine.
The color blue for instance has a gentle and soothing quality while red is associated with passion and desire.
Being a cooling stone it has a soft soothing elegance that is used to cure insomnia promote strength and healing and ensure a healthy life.