Chalcedony Tanzanite The “Benz” part of the

The “Benz” part of the name comes from the tip of some calcite crystals which have a clearly defined three-pointed star of pyrite

Fluorite crystals are well shaped

petrified wood is not wood at all but rather the fossilized remnants of trees from millions of years ago

Tree trunks

Chalcedony Tanzanite The “Benz” part of theA silicone based mineral closely related to quartz and agate, Chalcedony has a unique crystalline structure that gives it an enormously variable appearance. This mineral forms in a similar fashion to agates and geodes but due to heat and pressure at the time of formation results in a distinct look and almost silky texture. Chalcedony can be found in a range of colors but most often occurs in semitransparent or white. It has a long archaeological