Analyses the chemical composition and inclusion characteristics of this ancient artefact.
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This article, from the Summer 2009 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemmology.
Read MoreChina has identified many deposits with significant potential to produce gemstones; various species are discussed.
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Red garnets have been mined in the Bohemian Hills of Czechoslovakia since the 16th century.
Read MoreMines in San Benito County, California, produce andradite in various colours; some are chatoyant.
Read MoreStraight, acicular, colourless solid inclusions in demantoid garnet from the Ural Mountains of Russia were investigated by laser Raman microspectrometry.
Read MoreGem-quality spessartine garnet and grossular garnet have been discovered in Altay, China.
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Pyrope garnets occur in near-colourless to light orange and pink, as well as the familiar red.
Read MoreMalaya garnets from Bekily, Madagascar, are predominantly pink to pinkish orange, with some stones orange to red.
Read MoreFor most of the 20th century, the principal source of fine spessartine was the area around the Little Three mine near the town of Ramona in southern California.
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