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Uncommon Elements Make Uncommon Gemstones

Uncommon Elements Make Uncommon Gemstones

Why are some gems so rare in nature? Learn which elements in the Earth's crust are the rarest and how these ingredients help form uncommon gemstones. Why are some gems...

Uncommon Elements Make Uncommon Gemstones

Why are some gems so rare in nature? Learn which elements in the Earth's crust are the rarest and how these ingredients help form uncommon gemstones. Why are some gems...

Exploring the Fascinating World of Gemstone Species and Varieties

Exploring the Fascinating World of Gemstone Spe...

Gemstones have captivated the human imagination for centuries, with their mesmerizing colors, unique optical properties, and enduring allure. These natural wonders, formed deep within the Earth's crust, are not just...

Exploring the Fascinating World of Gemstone Spe...

Gemstones have captivated the human imagination for centuries, with their mesmerizing colors, unique optical properties, and enduring allure. These natural wonders, formed deep within the Earth's crust, are not just...

About Crystal Systems and Mineral Habits

About Crystal Systems and Mineral Habits

Crystals have habits. In crystallography, mineral habits refer to the way crystals form within a specific mineral. There are six crystal systems. In crystallography, mineral habits refer to the way...

About Crystal Systems and Mineral Habits

Crystals have habits. In crystallography, mineral habits refer to the way crystals form within a specific mineral. There are six crystal systems. In crystallography, mineral habits refer to the way...

Gemstone Coloration Treatments: Dyeing – Introduction

Gemstone Coloration Treatments: Dyeing – Introd...

Gemstone coloration is a fascinating and complex topic that has captivated the attention of gemologists, jewelers, and enthusiasts alike. One of the most intriguing aspects of this field is the...

Gemstone Coloration Treatments: Dyeing – Introd...

Gemstone coloration is a fascinating and complex topic that has captivated the attention of gemologists, jewelers, and enthusiasts alike. One of the most intriguing aspects of this field is the...

Gemstone Radiation: Enhancing Colors, Safely

Gemstone Radiation: Enhancing Colors, Safely

Gemstone radiation is a common but little understood technique for altering colors. In this comprehensive blog post, we'll explore how it works and what gems usually receive this treatment. Most...

Gemstone Radiation: Enhancing Colors, Safely

Gemstone radiation is a common but little understood technique for altering colors. In this comprehensive blog post, we'll explore how it works and what gems usually receive this treatment. Most...

Unraveling the Mysteries of Refractive Index and Double Refraction in Gemstones

Unraveling the Mysteries of Refractive Index an...

In the captivating world of gemstones, two fundamental optical properties stand out as crucial indicators of a stone's identity and quality: refractive index and double refraction. These intricate phenomena hold...

Unraveling the Mysteries of Refractive Index an...

In the captivating world of gemstones, two fundamental optical properties stand out as crucial indicators of a stone's identity and quality: refractive index and double refraction. These intricate phenomena hold...