Gemstones | Goodfellow

Features and Benefits:

Unique Chemical Composition: The powders retain the specific chemical composition of the gemstones from which they are derived, thus ensuring distinct physical and chemical properties.
Vibrant Color: Due to the natural elements such as chromium, vanadium or iron, the powders reflect the intense and brilliant colors of the original gemstones.
Fine Crystal Structure: Powders retain the crystalline structure of gemstones, providing valuable characteristics in applications requiring precision and high performance.
High Purity: The grinding and refining process ensures a high degree of purity, essential for advanced scientific and technological uses.
Versatility in Applications: These powders are used in diverse fields ranging from advanced materials research, optics and nanotechnology to luxury cosmetics and beauty products.
Controlled Particle Size: The powders are available in different particle sizes, adaptable to the specific requirements of each application.
Chemical Stability: Gemstone powders are resistant to chemical degradation, making them ideal for long-term uses in various industries.
Optical and Electrical Properties: Due to their crystalline nature, these powders can be used in advanced optical and electronic applications such as lasers and other precision devices.

Technical Specifications:

Multicolour Moonstone Powder

Multicolour Moonstone Powder is a new product in our extensive range of powders. It comes in 11 variations, each with a different mix of blue, white and peach hues. The fine grain size and vibrant colors available make this material well suited for use as pigments in paints, plastics and cosmetics. Its soft, pearly luster also lends itself to glazes and glassmaking applications. With 10 options to choose from, Multicolour Moonstone Powder provides a spectrum of beautiful effects for industrial and artistic uses.
Formula: NaK/AlSi₃O₈
Maximum Particle Size: 100µm
Weight: 1g
Type: Gemstone Powder

Opal Powder

Our Opal Powder is available in a choice of 6 different grades and sizes. It has an amorphous structure and offers unique optical properties like iridescence along with chemical inertness. This versatile material is used in a wide range of applications such as an additive in cosmetics, paints, plastics and coatings to provide special optical effects. It’s also valued in jewelry making and for research purposes. Our range of Opal Powder variations means properties can be tailored to suit specific requirements.
Formula: SiO₂/H₂O
Maximum Particle Size: 100µm
Weight: 25g
Type: Gemstone Powder

Turquoise Powder

Turquoise Powder is a mineral product from our extensive range of powders and offers properties like a distinctive blue-green color and fine particle size. Scientifically, this powder can be used for research into mineral properties and pigment applications. Industrially, it has uses in manufacturing processes as a colorant for paints, plastics, inks, cosmetics and ceramics. Turquoise Powder provides vibrant color for a variety of applications across science and industry.
Formula: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)
Maximum Particle Size: 100µm
Weight: 10g
Type: Gemstone Powder