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Gemological Characterization of Peridot from Pyaung-Gaung in Mogok, Myanmar
Examines the mining and the internal, spectroscopic, and chemical features of peridot from this deposit, which possesses a rich olive green color and is available in large sizes.
Star Rhodochrosite
The Carlsbad lab received a rhodochrosite cabochon featuring rhomboid-shaped fluid inclusions, causing a four-rayed star.
History of Emerald Mining in the Habachtal Deposit of Austria, Part I
Contributes to the mining history of Austria’s Habachtal region, which is believed to be one of the earliest emerald deposits.
Two Antique Mughal Spectacles with Gemstone Lenses
Unique diamond- and emerald-lensed spectacles from the Mughal Empire were tested in GIA’s New York laboratory.
Colored Stones from the Deep
The first installment of this column discusses the formation of colored stones from the crust-mantle transition and below.
Banded Turquoise from Zhushan County, Hubei Province, China
Researchers examine six specimens of banded turquoise, obtained through long-term cooperation of local miners in Zhushan County.
James Shigley Receives Robert M. Shipley Award
Distinguished research fellow Dr. James Shigley receives the Robert M. Shipley Award for his contribution to the science of gemology.
Spectroscopic Characteristics of Low-Temperature Heated Blue to Violet Spinel
Although spinel is rarely treated, there have been some heated spinels available in the trade.
Willemite in Topaz
A colorless topaz from Nigeria hosts the only known example of willemite as an inclusion in topaz.
A Unique Double Cat’s-Eye Emerald
The Tokyo lab examined a stunning double cat’s-eye emerald whose chatoyancy was created both by its cut and its inclusions.
New CVD Material Submitted for Analysis
A group of large, high-quality CVD material demonstrates the continued challenge of identifying laboratory-grown gems.
Faceted Octahedral Diamond with Octahedral-Shaped Inclusion
Creative faceting highlights an octahedral-shaped cloud inclusion in a 2.01 ct diamond octahedron.




