The Mineral Corundum is generally referred to as Sapphire — except when it’s red, which then it’s called Ruby.2mo ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/mildlyinteresting
Near Perfect Cubes of Pyrite from a mine in Spain. These natural crystals have not been carved, cut, or polished and are shown just as they came from the earth.3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Uranium in this Hyalite Opal causes it to glow green when exposed to UV light.4yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/blackmagicfuckery
Natural Ametrine Crystals from Bolivia can have very defined & deep color zones of Amethyst and Citrine. I cut this gem to show a 50/50 split of amethyst & citrine.3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Near perfect cubes of Pyrite from a mine in Navajun, La Rioja, Spain. These natural crystals have not been carved, cut, or polished and are shown just as they came from the earth.1yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/Damnthatsinteresting
Natural Zircon Gem with Intense Dispersion (The Breakup of White Light into Spectral Colors)3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Natural Color Raw Peridot Crystals are mined high in the Himalaya Mountains of Pakistan.4yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/mildlyinteresting
Rare Etched Ametrine Crystal from Bolivia. Ametrine is Quartz that has a natural split of Amethyst & Citrine.3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Great example of a fine Ethiopian Opal Limb Cast. Long ago a tree limb/root decomposed, leaving an empty cavity, then it filled in with opal while keeping the shape of the limb it replaced.3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Trace elements of Uranium in this Hyalite Opal causes it to glow green when exposed to UV light! I just finished cutting this gem. Locality: Zacatecas, Mexico4yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
A mine in Spain produces these near perfect Pyrite Cubes. These natural crystals have not been carved, cut, or polished and are shown just as they came from the earth.3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/Damnthatsinteresting
🔥 Long ago a tree limb/root was buried, decomposed, and then the void filled in with opal. This opal limb cast is from Ethiopia.3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/NatureIsFuckingLit
Intense Colors in this Ethiopian Opal I just finished cutting.4yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Luscious Green Peridot Crystals from Pakistan — Weights range from 15ct to 204ct4yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
Big Beautiful 43.83ct Natural Color(Unheated) Tanzanite I Just Finished Faceting!5yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
Natural Ametrine | Etched Crystal | Anahi Mine, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
I cut a Large Gemstone out of a 1000 carat Natural Blue Topaz Crystal.3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Perfect 12.27ct Natural Color Tanzanite cut into a rounded trilliant step cut.10mo ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/Gemstones
Interesting Piece of Natural Ethiopian Opal. Looks like 3 different opals in one!4yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Just Finished | Faceted Hydrophane Ethiopian Opal | 11ct (Current Weight)3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
Ethiopian Opal in the Rough...and Mind Blown After Cutting Them...6yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
Cutting a gem called Hyalite Opal. The Uranium in this Opal causes it to Glow Green when exposed to UV light!3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Cutting a gem called Hyalite Opal. The Uranium in this Opal causes it to Glow Green when exposed to UV light!3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/nextfuckinglevel
Just Finished Cutting: Oregon Sunstone Looking Like a Bi-Color Tourmaline6yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
Most know Tanzanite by its amazing Blue/Violet color. What many people don't know is that, in general, this is the color they are before they're heat treated.3yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Almost perfect Bolivian ametrine. 50/50 split of beautifully saturated amethyst and citrine. I faceted this 26 carat gem into a modified emerald cut.6yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
Interesting Piece of Natural Ethiopian Opal. Looks like 3 different opals in one!4yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
❄️ This Beautiful Chinese Blue Aragonite Looks Like Glacial Ice. ❄️6yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
Red flash is highly desired in tanzanite, but rarely seen. You'll only find it in the deepest, finest colors like this gem, although not all deep colors will display this characteristic. We don't expect to find this trait, but are always pleased when a gem displays red flash! Tanzanite cut by me.4yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/Damnthatsinteresting
Natural Ethiopian Opal Gem Art, faceted by Steve Moriarty, weighing 8.60 carats.6yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/Art
Made the Cover of The Journal of Gemmology with Our Amethyst from Rawanda :-)6yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/rockhounds
Made the Cover of The Journal of Gemmology with Our Amethyst from Rawanda :-)6yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/MineralPorn
Faceted this Natural Scapolite Crystal into a Shield Shaped Gem.5yr ⋅ Stevemoriarty ⋅ r/GeometryIsNeat
