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Peridot
Found in lava, meteorites, and deep in the earth’s mantle, yellow-green peridot is the extreme gem
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“Fishbone” Inclusion in a Burmese Peridot from Mogok
Examination of Burmese peridot with impressive size, color, and clarity reveals a fishbone-shaped inclusion.
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Gemological Characterization of Peridot from Pyaung-Gaung in Mogok, Myanmar
A selection of 74 non-bead cultured and 12 bead cultured pearls grown in cultured pearl sacs and harvested directly from operated mollusks were collected and their internal structures examined using real-time microradiography and X-ray computed microtomography analyses.
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Namak Mandi: A Pioneering Gemstone Market in Pakistan
Documents Namak Mandi’s transformation from a salt market to one of Pakistan’s primary gem trading centers, with a look at the commercial activities taking place today.
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Arizona Road Trips: Wild West Gem and Mineral Localities
Arizona’s scenic desert and mountain landscape is the perfect backdrop for a modern Wild West road trip in search of gem and mineral treasures.
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Fine Gems and Update from Myanmar
A look at top-quality gems and insight into a delegation’s visit to gem mines in Myanmar.
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Gems and Minerals from the Subarctic
Circumnavigate the boreal reaches of the globe to explore gems from polar regions.
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Peridot from the Central Highlands of Vietnam: Properties, Origin, and Formation
Analyzes the gemological and geochemical characteristics of peridot from the Gia Lai province alongside specimens from other localities to gain insight into its formation.
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Designer’s Love of Brazil – and its Gems – Shines in Every Piece She Creates
Karyna Sena, a third-generation gem and jewelry professional, infuses the rich tapestry of Brazil – and her joie de vivre – in each of her designs.
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Shenzhen: The Frontier of China’s Gem and Jewelry Industry
All jewelry professionals are familiar with the city of Shenzhen, a global jewelry manufacturing center and a leader of China’s fast-growing gem and jewelry industry. Join the GIA team as we tour the city and discover more about its leading jewelry brands.
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Color-Change Synthetic Cubic Zirconia as Peridot Imitation
A greenish yellow material set in a ring as a peridot imitation is identified as synthetic cubic zirconia.
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