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Why do Emeralds, Rubies, and Other Gemstones Ha...
If you're a fan of colored gemstones, you've probably come across the term "inclusions" before. Inclusions are tiny imperfections or impurities that can be found within a gemstone, and they...
Why do Emeralds, Rubies, and Other Gemstones Ha...
If you're a fan of colored gemstones, you've probably come across the term "inclusions" before. Inclusions are tiny imperfections or impurities that can be found within a gemstone, and they...
The Perfection of Peridot, part 6: The Zephyrs ...
Despite the presence of peridot in mediaeval Europe, evidence suggests that mining operations of the island of Zabargad were still stagnant during the middle ages. The 12th-13th Century C.E. Arabic...
The Perfection of Peridot, part 6: The Zephyrs ...
Despite the presence of peridot in mediaeval Europe, evidence suggests that mining operations of the island of Zabargad were still stagnant during the middle ages. The 12th-13th Century C.E. Arabic...
The Tantalizing Tale of Tanzanite
The story of Tanzanite began not all that long ago. It was discovered by Masai tribesman Ali Juuyawatu of Merelani Hills, Tanzania, in 1967, and it hit the market in...
The Tantalizing Tale of Tanzanite
The story of Tanzanite began not all that long ago. It was discovered by Masai tribesman Ali Juuyawatu of Merelani Hills, Tanzania, in 1967, and it hit the market in...
The Zing of Zircon, Part 8: Mystery of the Moun...
Most famous for its 79 C.E. eruption, which devastated the Roman settlements of Pompeii and nearby Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius is a volcano located in southern Italy that has violently erupted...
The Zing of Zircon, Part 8: Mystery of the Moun...
Most famous for its 79 C.E. eruption, which devastated the Roman settlements of Pompeii and nearby Herculaneum, Mount Vesuvius is a volcano located in southern Italy that has violently erupted...
The Zing of Zircon, Part 7: The Story of Starlite
One of the most valuable varieties of zircon, and certainly the most popular, is blue zircon. In some cases this zircon variety may be referred to as “starlite”, a trade name originally...
The Zing of Zircon, Part 7: The Story of Starlite
One of the most valuable varieties of zircon, and certainly the most popular, is blue zircon. In some cases this zircon variety may be referred to as “starlite”, a trade name originally...
The Zing of Zircon, Part 6: Terrestrial Timepieces
Because zircon crystals often contain impurities of radioactive isotopes, zircon has been an important material used in the development of radiometric dating techniques, and it continues to participate in radiometric dating...
The Zing of Zircon, Part 6: Terrestrial Timepieces
Because zircon crystals often contain impurities of radioactive isotopes, zircon has been an important material used in the development of radiometric dating techniques, and it continues to participate in radiometric dating...