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Garnet
Garnets are a set of closely related minerals forming a group, with gemstones in almost every color.
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Synthetic Quartz: A Designer Inclusion Specimen
A collectable inclusion specimen is created by introducing garnets to synthetic quartz during the growth process.
Demantoid, Andradite, and Grossular from Mexico
A look at new gem material from the iridescent andradite deposit in Sonora, Mexico.
Garnet with Apatite Inclusions
Vibrant blue apatite inclusions are observed in a garnet sample from an undisclosed source in Africa.
Grossular with Strong Red Fluorescence
A detailed fluorescence analysis of pink grossular is documented for the first time.
Spessartine Garnet in Aquamarine
Aquamarine is faceted to display a red spessartine garnet crystal inclusion.
Almandine in Graphite Schist Specimens
Almandine garnet in graphite schist was on display in Tucson.
Garnets from Altay, China
Winter 1994 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Winter 1994 G&G; Lab Notes
This section, from the Winter 1994 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Winter 2006 G&G Lab Notes
This section, from the Winter 2006 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of interesting finds from GIA’s laboratories.
Winter 1990 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
