What Is The Difference Between Gemology And Mineralogy?
Despite some commonalities, there are significant differences between gemology and mineralogy. In this article, we’ll look at the materials…
Rose Gold vs Yellow Gold: How to Choose
What is the Difference Between Rose Gold and Yellow Gold? Pure gold is naturally a yellow color, but most jewelry has been mixed with other metals…
Introduction to Native Elements
Native elements or minerals include well-known materials like gold, silver, and diamonds. Learn how to identify common native minerals.
What Is Rose Gold?
Rose gold is a gold alloy that has a warm, pinkish hue and is made from mixing pure yellow gold, copper and sometimes a small amount of silver. The silver…
A Guide to Mineral Names and Classification Systems
Some mineral names can quickly yield important information about specimens. Learn how minerals get their names and how they’re classified.
14k vs 18k Gold: What Is the Difference?
The difference in the amount of pure gold in 14k vs 18k gold affects everything from price to durability to color.
Mineralogy of Phyllosilicates and Tectosilicates
The silicate subgroups of phyllosilicates and tectosilicates include minerals used in industry and jewelry. Learn how to identify them.
Mineralogy of Cyclosilicates and Inosilicates
The silicate subgroups of cyclosilicates and inosilicates include beryl, tourmaline, jadeite, and nephrite. Learn to identify these minerals.…
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