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Crystallography is the study of the formation and structure of crystalline solids. Mineralogists deal with many crystalline minerals and use…

We tend to take light for granted. It’s such a common thing we experience every day. Rarely do we think of the scientific definition of light…

The silicate subgroups of phyllosilicates and tectosilicates include minerals used in industry and jewelry. Learn how to identify them.

The simple 10X loupe fits in your pocket and costs less than any other piece of gemological equipment. You’ll learn more with it than any other…

Despite fantastic colors, brilliance, and dispersion, zircon is an often overlooked gemstone. However, zircon is a remarkable mineral with…

Some well-known jewelry stones owe their colors to the effects of radiation. Occasionally, gemstones receive radiation treatment in laboratory…

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

Natural radiation can create beautiful colors in many gems. Learn how natural radiation works and what gems are most commonly affected by it.

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…