Carborundum Crystals and mordenite

and mordenite

striking the Earth in a few different locations

Vanadite specimens are very popular

Sodalite was first discovered in 1811 in Greenland

Tiger Eye builds a stronger connection to the natural world

Carborundum Crystals and mordeniteYou may have heard of carborundum before. This mineral is often used in many manufacturing processes and home projects. This compound has been mass produced as a crystal and powder since the late 1800s. While it does occur naturally as the mineral moissanite, these lab grown specimens have a special flare to them that just draws you in. The first naturally occurring moissanite was discovered as a component of the Canyon Diablo Meteorite in Arizona,