Gemological Characteristics of Low-Temperature “Gel-Filled” Turquoise
A report on the examination of “gel-filled” turquoise produced in Zhushan County in Hubai Province, China.
Hidden Gems at the San Diego Natural History Museum
Each level of the vertical Hidden Gems exhibit offers a different theme at the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Inaugural Turquoise United Conference
A report on the first-ever Turquoise United conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Pressed Amber Imitation for “Root Amber”
An examination of a beaded bracelet reveals calcite powder to enhance the imitation of natural root amber.
Synthetic Sapphire with Rose Channels
Rose channels and twinning planes are observed in light purplish blue synthetic corundum.
The Year of Mineralogy at the Perot Museum
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science promotes public interest in mineral studies with The Year of Mineralogy exhibit.
Update from Mozambique’s Ruby Mines
A field gemology team from GIA provides an update on the ruby mining operations around Montepuez.
Ahmadjan Abduriyim Receives JAMS Award for Applied Mineralogy
Ahmadjan Abduriyim receives 2021 JAMS award for his contributions to applied mineralogy.
Atypical “Box Bead” Cultured Pearls
GIA’s Bangkok laboratory examines five “box bead” cultured pearls with nuclei fashioned from saltwater shell.
A Type of Multi-Colored Quartz with Oriented Inclusions, Reportedly from Brazil
A study of a special quartz known in the Chinese trade as “Auralite 23.”