This is a 3D model I scanned using a mobile phone app! I think it's a really fun and exciting way for people to explore rocks and minerals up close. You can use mouse if you use a computer, or your finger if you use a phone, to spin them around, zoom in, and discover all the beautiful colors, shapes, and details that make each one special. It's almost like holding the rock in your hand! 😊🪨✨Â
Clear quartz is an abundant mineral made from silicon dioxide. Oftentimes, different quartz varieties can hold different colors due to the presence of specific impurities.Â
This special glow is called labradorescence. Labradorescence is caused by light bouncing and bending between tiny layers inside the labradorite crystal. These layers are stacked so closely that they split the light into bright colors like blue, green, and gold when you move the stone!
Labradorite is a gray stone that forms deep underground and can flash bright colors like blue, green, and gold when light hits it. A cool thing about labradorite is its special glow, which makes it look magical when you move it!