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The Perfection of Peridot, part 1: A Glorious G...
Species Forsterite Olivine var. Peridot Chemical Formula Mg2SiO4 w/ Fe2+ and/or Fe3+ Mohs Hardness 6.5 - 7 Cleavage Poor Luster Greasy to Vitreous Refractive Index 1.630 - 1.710 Birefringence 0.033...
The Perfection of Peridot, part 1: A Glorious G...
Species Forsterite Olivine var. Peridot Chemical Formula Mg2SiO4 w/ Fe2+ and/or Fe3+ Mohs Hardness 6.5 - 7 Cleavage Poor Luster Greasy to Vitreous Refractive Index 1.630 - 1.710 Birefringence 0.033...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 6: A Recent Return
Spinel now holds an important place in the world of bespoke gemstone jewellery, but for a large portion of history the stone was underappreciated. Advances in the laboratory and changes...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 6: A Recent Return
Spinel now holds an important place in the world of bespoke gemstone jewellery, but for a large portion of history the stone was underappreciated. Advances in the laboratory and changes...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 5: Mysterious Mar...
The spinel mines of central Asia produced many of the world's greatest spinels, and by extension some of history’s greatest “rubies”, but among the world’s most prized “ruby” and spinel...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 5: Mysterious Mar...
The spinel mines of central Asia produced many of the world's greatest spinels, and by extension some of history’s greatest “rubies”, but among the world’s most prized “ruby” and spinel...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 4: Tajik Treasures
During the centuries in which the spinel mines of the Pamir Mountains were at their peak of productivity, countless high quality gemstones were unearthed and trafficked across Eurasia. Many of...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 4: Tajik Treasures
During the centuries in which the spinel mines of the Pamir Mountains were at their peak of productivity, countless high quality gemstones were unearthed and trafficked across Eurasia. Many of...
Skyjems.ca at The Toronto Gem Expo, Nov. 11-13,...
Contact us for complimentary VIP+1 Entry to The Gem Expo ($20 Value) Click the link above or: email david@skyjems.ca More about The Toronto Gem Expo Toronto’s Gem & Jewellery Show November 11-13...
Skyjems.ca at The Toronto Gem Expo, Nov. 11-13,...
Contact us for complimentary VIP+1 Entry to The Gem Expo ($20 Value) Click the link above or: email david@skyjems.ca More about The Toronto Gem Expo Toronto’s Gem & Jewellery Show November 11-13...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 3: Early Exploita...
Even though it is a lesser known gemstone, spinel’s history still stretches at least as far back as pre-Christian antiquity; some of the oldest known spinel gems were found in...
The Splendour of Spinel, part 3: Early Exploita...
Even though it is a lesser known gemstone, spinel’s history still stretches at least as far back as pre-Christian antiquity; some of the oldest known spinel gems were found in...