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Observations, research notes, and analytical features from the laboratory.

Crystal Inclusions and Iron-Strain Features in Natural Pink Sapphire
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Crystal Inclusions and Iron-Strain Features in Natural Pink Sapphire

An unheated vivid pink sapphire reveals crystal inclusions and iron-strain patterns in healed fissures, providing…

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Seeing Double: Inside a Rare Transparent Triplite Gemstone
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Seeing Double: Inside a Rare Transparent Triplite Gemstone

Transparent faceted triplite represents an exceptionally uncommon specimen in gemological collections. The mineral…

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Space Splendor Inclusions within Cobalt Blue Spinel from Mahenge, Tanzania
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Space Splendor Inclusions within Cobalt Blue Spinel from Mahenge, Tanzania

Cobalt Blue Spinel 钴蓝尖晶石（钴尖晶）originating from an important spinel deposit in Mahenge (Tanzania) located in eastern…

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The Intriguing World of Zircon Inclusions in Madagascar Sapphires.
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The Intriguing World of Zircon Inclusions in Madagascar Sapphires.

Forward In “Unveiling the Intriguing World of Zircon Inclusions in Madagascar Sapphires,” Seangrit elucidates…

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High Iron Yellow Sapphire with Beryllium Treatment
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High Iron Yellow Sapphire with Beryllium Treatment

Figure 1The six beryllium diffused, high Fe, yellow sapphires described in this report.   Step into the captivating…

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