Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
Arcane Jewels and Alchemical Artifacts
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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- 1. Gem known for its cat's eye effect and alexandrite-like color change
- 2. Electric blue zeolite first discovered in India’s basaltic rocks
- 3. Lithium aluminum tectosilicate associated with spodumene deposits
- 5. Extremely rare stone named after ancient Ceylon's old name
- 6. Rare spinel-like gemstone first identified as spinel's counterfeit
- 7. Describes a gem showing multiple colors from different angles
- 12. Particle accelerator used to analyze gemstone crystal structures
- 15. Rare zinc sulfide mineral prized for gem-quality forms
- 16. Emerald-green garnet forming in chromite-rich metamorphic rocks
- 17. Variety of grossular garnet distinguished by vibrant green hues
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- 4. Trapezoidal crystal form garnet-group mineral prized by collectors
- 8. Synthetic diamond simulant with high refractive index
- 9. Vivid blue copper sulfate mineral occasionally worn as a gem
- 10. Element often confused with diamond due to its luster and hardness
- 11. California's official rare blue gemstone, discovered serendipitously
- 13. Rare gemstone exhibiting complex pleochroism and titanium traces
- 14. Feldspar variety giving moonstone its ethereal shimmer
- 18. Tri-color pleochroic gem named after a Spanish region
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