Wim Vertriest, Gil Yuda, and Joe Henley, January 26, 2024
A report on a new blue variety of amblygonite-montebrasite from Rwanda.
Read MoreKazuko Saruwatari, January 26, 2024
FTIR spectroscopy shows that the existence of carbon dioxide gas bubbles in a negative crystal in sapphire is no longer proof of the absence of heat treatment.
Read MoreAaron Palke, January 26, 2024
A look at new gem material from the iridescent andradite deposit in Sonora, Mexico.
Read MoreAbeer Al-Alawi, Lubna Sahani, Karan Rajguru, and Roxane Bhot Jain, January 26, 2024
A large Pinctada radiata natural blister pearl displays a unique reaction under long-wave ultraviolet light.
Read MoreShu-Hong Lin, Tsung-Ying Yang, Kai-Yun Huang, and Yu-Shan Chou, January 26, 2024
A carved jade pendant displaying both dark green omphacite and paragenetic yellow vesuvianite is examined.
Read MoreTinh Xuan Nguyen, January 26, 2024
Black beryl beads display six-rayed and twelve-rayed stars.
Read MoreLe Ngoc Nang, Ho Nguyen Tri Man, and Pham Minh Tien, January 26, 2024
A rare occurrence of 14 trapiche patterns is observed in a garnet sample from Vietnam.
Read MoreDeven Fisher, January 26, 2024
A newfound dinosaur site in the Hell Creek Formation of South Dakota leads to the discovery of pyritized triceratops fossils.
Read MoreErica Zaidman, January 26, 2024
Large blue and pink diamonds were among the top lots of the fall auction season, including the most expensive auction jewel of 2023.
Read MoreBeth West, January 26, 2024
Diamonds for Peace conducts basic training on rough diamond grading for artisanal miners in Liberia.
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