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Why collect mineral specimens and crystals?

Mineral specimens and crystals have been collected since our ancestors saw them. Several prehistoric burial sites contain various mineral specimens and crystals, which were used for religious purposes. Minerals are...

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Physical Properties of Gemstones - A Complete book

As a gemologist and someone who handles gemstones every day, a lot can be identified about a gemstone simply by looking at it and using some basic geological knowledge. Physical...

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Best things to look for in Rough Gem Stones

All about Rough Gem Stones Gemstone: A gemstone is a precious or semiprecious stone that has been cut, polished, or modified to be used as a personal insignia or as...

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Loose Gemstones - A complete Guide book

Loose Gemstones: Gemstones that are usually found in higher quality and are competently cut and polished are called Loose gemstones. In other words, gemstones that have not been mounted or...

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December Birthstone: Tanzanite, Turquoise & Zircon

December: The birthstones for this month are tanzanite, turquoise & zircon The winter blues have nothing on December’s birthstones: tanzanite, zircon, and turquoise. A famous quote about tanzanite, turquoise, or...

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November Birthstone: Topaz & citrine

November: The birthstones for this month are topaz & citrine People born in November can choose between two bright gemstones to brighten up this chilly month. Topaz and citrine look...

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October Birthstones: Opal & Tourmaline

October: The birthstones for this month are opal & tourmaline People born in October get to choose between two birthstones (opal and tourmaline); each birthstone comes in a full spectrum...

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September Birthstone: Sapphire Color, Meaning and More

September: The birthstone for this month is sapphire Sapphires make stunning gifts for anyone born in September or celebrating a 5th or 45th wedding anniversary. September Birthstone: Sapphire A famous quote...

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