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In crystallography, mineral habits refer to the way crystals form within a specific mineral. In A Guide to Gem Classification, I mentioned that,…

Crystallography explores stunning mathematical concepts you can see in nature and art. In this article, we’ll discuss crystallography…

Many factors can contribute to a mineral’s color. However, some minerals can have many different colored varieties, while others only occur…

A gem species is a type of mineral species. Well over 140 mineral species have been utilized as gems. Throughout history, humans have selected these…

Crystallography is the study of crystalline solids and their properties. Learn how mineralogists use this to identify minerals.

The silicate subgroups of cyclosilicates and inosilicates include beryl, tourmaline, jadeite, and nephrite. Learn to identify these minerals.…

There are plenty of great alternatives to mined diamonds available, beautiful white gemstones both natural and lab-made. Learn about different…

©Canva. Used with permission. On July 21, 2023, the world got its first look at the long-anticipated movie Barbie. Fans went nuts and the movie…

December 15, 2023 When people think of gemstones they often think of bright red rubies, blue sapphires, green emeralds and the like. But with high…