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Wallastonite and CaSiO3-breyite in colorless diamond.
Diamond with Cavities Showing Radiation Evidence

Diamond formed at incredible depth shows evidence of radioactive fluids in cavities surrounded by green fluorescence halos.

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The “Miner’s Fantasy Mine” gem pocket replica highlights various gems and minerals mined in San Diego County.
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.

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This exhibit features 10 cases demonstrating the importance of the mineral world.
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.

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Evan Smith studies images of diamond inclusions on a computer.
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Postdoctoral Program Gives Scientists Access to Rare Research Opportunities

GIA’s postdoctoral program gives researchers access to gemological data, equipment and rare, unusual and large gems in its laboratories.

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Ekanite rough and cut stones appear yellowish green in transmitted light.
The Shape of Ekanite

Discusses the unusual surface characteristics of ekanite from secondary deposits in Sri Lanka.

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A coated diamond from Orapa, Botswana.
The Discovery of Davemaoite, the CaSiO3 Perovskite, in a Diamond from Earth’s Lower Mantle

Davemaoite identified in a diamond from Orapa, Botswana.

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Historical objects containing Schneckenstein topaz
Gem Topaz from the Schneckenstein Crag, Saxony, Germany: Mineralogical Characterization and Luminescence

Characterizes yellow topaz from this historical source, with particular emphasis on its photoluminescence behavior.

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Nine Amerindian archaeological objects identified as sudoite
First Identification of Sudoite in Caribbean Ceramic-Age Lapidary Craftsmanship

Extensive analysis of early beads and pendants from archaeological sites in the French islands of the Lesser Antilles identified the objects as sudoite, which has never before been documented in any lapidary production.

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Two variscite cabochons from central Tajikistan
Variscite from Central Tajikistan: Preliminary Results

A look at the gemological properties and chemical composition of this light blue to light green to green gem material, which is suitable for cabochon cutting.

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Barbara Dutrow (left) and a sample of brown dutrowite tourmaline (right).
Dutrowite: New Mineral Species of Tourmaline

Discovered in the Italian Alps, a new mineral species of tourmaline has been named for Dr. Barbara Dutrow in honor of her teaching and research contributions to the field.

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