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the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america

the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america

Striving for Timeliness and Synergy
By Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief
The Fall 2013 issue introduces a new G&G article category—the field report—as well
as online features such as videos and slideshows.
Articles (5)

Agates from Morocco: Gemological Characteristics and Proposed Origin
A report on the chemical and mineralogical analysis of Moroccan agate samples’ solid inclusions.
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The Museum of London’s Extraordinary Cheapside Hoard
The history and mysteries behind a treasure of jewels hidden during the 1600s, a window to the past being fully opened to the public for the first time since a chance discovery a century ago.
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Three Occurrences of Oregon Sunstone
Chronicles a visit to the high desert of eastern Oregon to examine commercial sources of this natural copper-bearing feldspar.
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Useful Visual Clue Indicating Corundum Heat Treatment
A demonstration of the conversion of limonitic residues to hematite in surface-reaching.
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On the Origin of Digit Patterns in Gem Opal
An examination of the finger-like feature mostly found in Ethiopian opal, and proposal for its formation.
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Gem News International
Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.
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Gemological Abstracts
Summaries of important gem and jewelry articles recently published elsewhere.
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