Yellow Turquoise is a beautiful, vibrant gemstone that is often mistaken for turquoise due to its name. However, it is actually a variety of chalcosiderite—a type of jasper or sometimes […]
This chart focuses primarily on the types of natural inclusions found in tourmaline, as well as the minerals in which tourmaline can be found as an inclusion. Treatments such as […]
With a trade name sure to attract attention, Jedi spinel has become a very popular gemstone. Jeffrey Bergman of 8th Dimension Gems tells how these spinels got their name and explains their properties. He […]
Pink gemstones are prized for their delicate beauty and romantic appeal. Here are some popular pink gemstones along with their characteristics: 1. Pink Diamond 2. Morganite 3. Pink Sapphire 4. […]
Red Carnelian is a vibrant variety of chalcedony, a form of microcrystalline quartz, known for its stunning reddish-orange hues. Revered since ancient times, Red Carnelian is often associated with passion, […]
Red Hematite is a striking variety of hematite, a mineral primarily composed of iron oxide (Feâ‚‚O₃), that has an intense red color. Hematite is well-known for its metallic shine and […]