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How do scientists define a mineral? Learn what minerals are made of, their many uses, and the difference between gemstones and minerals.

Jedi spinel makes a beautiful jewelry stone. Learn how it got its name and what qualities make this vivid pinkish red gem so popular.

Wow, ten years of marriage.  That’s a full decade! You and your spouse have now been married for a double-digit number of years.  This…

Zircons occur in many locations all over the world. Learn which zircon sources produce the most notable gem-quality stones.

Learn the story behind the 294-ct trilliant morganite cut by Steve Moriarty of Moriarty’s Gem Art and watch his gem-cutting demonstration.

In the nineteenth century, the gemstone market was separated into two broad categories: precious and semi-precious. The four gems in the precious…

Is zircon the oldest mineral? Find out why zircon is important for scientifically dating rocks and how to learn a zircon gemstone’s age.

When one discusses the diamond market, there are quite a few individual niches which each have their own trends. Firstly, you have the relatively…

There are key differences between gemology and mineralogy. Learn about these disciplines and how studying mineralogy can benefit gemologists.…