| Property |
Description |
| Appearance |
Raw, uncut, natural stone |
| Shape |
Irregular, natural crystal form |
| Color |
Varies (white, green, blue, etc.) |
| Size |
Varies (1 cm to 10 cm, or larger) |
| Texture |
Rough, uneven, may have fractures |
| Hardness |
Varies (Mohs scale 3-10) |
| Specific Gravity |
Varies (2 to 8) |
| Transparency |
Opaque to translucent/transparent |
| Luster |
Dull to glassy/resinous |
| Cleavage/Fracture |
Distinct cleavage or conchoidal fracture |
| Density |
Typically 2.5 to 7.5 g/cm³ |
| Composition |
SiO₂, CaCO₃, etc., depending on mineral type |
| Origin |
Mines, riverbeds |
| Uses |
Gemstones, industrial, collection |
| Formation |
Cooling magma, sedimentation, metamorphism |
