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Goldstone
Man-made glass infused with copper particles
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 5.5-6 on the Mohs scale, reddish-brown color with a metallic glittery appearance (aventurescence), vitreous luster, amorphous crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.5.
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Physical properties
Hardness 5.5-6 on the Mohs scale, reddish-brown color with a metallic glittery appearance (aventurescence), vitreous luster, amorphous crystal structure, specific gravity around 2.5.
Formation & geological history
Artificially manufactured in laboratories by melting silica, copper oxide, and other metal oxides together under a reducing atmosphere.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in costume jewelry, beads, cabochons, and decorative ornamental carvings due to its sparkling appearance.
Geological facts
Often mistaken for a natural mineral like sunstone, goldstone was accidentally invented in 17th-century Venice by the Miotti family.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its intense, uniform glitter suspended within a translucent reddish-brown glass matrix; found globally in commercial crystal and jewelry shops.
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