Amazonite, Andesine, Moonstone, Oregon Sunstone, Labradorite, Oligoclase, Orthoclase and Sanidine*are rare, and often quite valuable, gems from the feldspar family of minerals. Feldspar itself is extremely...
Choosing an appropriate kiln is dependent on your budget, space and the electricity available for your work space. A good start is a small kiln with a 6 – 9 inch square interior space, which uses 110 volts and...
I am writing this to convey some quick, practical advice on recognizing and collecting crystal in the Alexandrite color. Being a glass nut, not a chemist, I am intentionally leaving out the difficult parts...