EDITORIAL

Nickel-Diffused Spinel, Vietnamese Augite, Brown Mammoth Ivory, and More…

Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief

An overview of the Summer 2023 Gems & Gemology content. 

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Articles (3)

Treatment Process
TREATMENT PROCESS

Color Modification of Spinel by Nickel Diffusion: A New Treatment

Reports on a newly discovered treatment process for producing a deep blue color in natural spinel and proposes identification criteria.

Gemology
GEMOLOGY

Gem-Quality Augite from Dong Nai, Vietnam

Offers a comprehensive look at a variety of augite from Dong Nai, Vietnam, detailing its formation and gemological characteristics.

Organics
ORGANICS

Origins of Color in Brown Mammoth Ivory

Investigates the mineral and chemical compositions and surface morphology characteristics of brown mammoth ivory to identify the origins of its brown color.

Regular Features

Lab Notes

LAB NOTES

The latest advances and findings from GIA laboratories.

Summer 2023 Micro-World Banner

MICRO-WORLD

An in-depth look at the hidden world of gem inclusions.

Gem News

GEM NEWS INTERNATIONAL

Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.

Colored Stones Unearthed

Colored Stones Unearthed

Your guide to the latest
gem and jewelry books
and other media.

In the Spotlight

In the Spotlight

A look at a rare volcanic glass from central Oregon with lapidary artist Tom Dodge.

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