Red garnets have been mined in the Bohemian Hills of Czechoslovakia since the 16th century.
Read MoreChina has identified many deposits with significant potential to produce gemstones; various species are discussed.
Read MoreAn overview of the plentiful and various gem materials being discovered and produced in Afghanistan.
Read MoreAn overview of the many types of gem-quality material, and its inclusions, currently found in Sri Lanka.
Read MoreMines in San Benito County, California, produce andradite in various colours; some are chatoyant.
Read MoreThis article, from the Summer 2009 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemmology.
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