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Gems and crystals are minerals, one of the most precious gifts of nature. There are many fascinating facts about the chemistry and history of gems.

Tune in to learn about gems.

05/06/2025

Afternoon well spent surrounded by gem enthusiasts and professionals in gem and jewelry industry Thank you and for hosting and organizing this event

07/21/2023

Hemimorphite is a mineral that often forms botryoidal (grape-like) or stalactitic aggregates. It is named after its hemimorphic crystal habit, meaning the crystal terminations differ at opposite ends. Hemimorphite can occur in a range of colors, including white, blue, green, and yellow

07/19/2023

Dioptase is a vibrant green mineral known for its intense color and glassy luster. It gets its name from the Greek word "dioptrēs," meaning "to see through" due to its transparent to translucent nature. Dioptase is sought after by mineral collectors for its striking appearance

07/17/2023

Fluorite is a widely occurring mineral known for its vibrant colors, which can range from transparent to various shades of purple, blue, green, and yellow. It is often used as a gemstone and in the production of hydrofluoric acid.
When illuminated with ultraviolet light, certain varieties of fluorite can exhibit a phenomenon called fluorescence, where the mineral emits a glowing effect that can be quite spectacular

07/14/2023

The name "wulfenite" is derived from the Austrian mineralogist and mountaineer, Franz Xavier von Wulfen, who first described the mineral in 1785

07/12/2023

Rhodochrosite is the national mineral of Argentina, where it is also known as "Rosa del Inca" or "Inca Rose." It was chosen as the national mineral due to its abundance and beautiful pink color. Rhodochrosite is a manganese carbonate mineral that exhibits a unique property called "banded" or "zonar" structure, where concentric bands of varying colors can be seen when the mineral is cut and polished.

07/10/2023

Aquamarine is believed to have a calming and soothing energy, often associated with the calming properties of water. In ancient folklore, it was thought to be the treasure of mermaids and was used as a talisman for sailors, providing protection and safe passage across the seas. The serene blue color of aquamarine has long been associated with tranquility, harmony, and clear communication. It is also the birthstone for the month of March, symbolizing courage, hope, and fidelity

07/06/2023

Welcome to the rocks & minerals series! In the past we shared some interesting facts about precious gemstones and famous jewelry made from them. Let's now look into the very source of these beautiful gemstones; Minerals! What's your favorite minera?

07/04/2023

Crystal structure of Corundum which is the mineral that forms Rubies and Sapphires. I created this animation with the CIF obtained from COD from the publication by Struchkov, Y T et al. Corundum contains Aluminum and Oxygen and is colorless in it's pure form. Colors in Rubies and sapphires are due to trace elements such as Fe, Ti and Cr. Corundum crystallizes in trigonal space group R -3 c :H. Corundum is well known for their hardness with a 9 in the Mohs scale and just one less than that of Diamonds.

08/02/2021

💎Red Spinel: The Timur Ruby💎
Another exquisite, historic piece of jewelry made with Red Spinel, which was believed to be Ruby until 1851. The main difference between a Red Spinel and Ruby is the Mohs hardness. Ruby=9, Garnet= 6.5-7.5.

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