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10 Stunning Diamond Alternatives Stones for Engagement Rings
Surprisingly, the tradition of engagement rings dates back to Neanderthal times, challenging perceptions of their civilization. Accounts reveal Neanderthals expressed loyalty by adorning brides' wrists and ankles with items like grass and rushes, suggesting a deeper societal bond than previously thought.
Mastering the Art of Raw Gems Faceting:Tips for Beginners in Faceting Rough
Learn the art of gemstone faceting—master the techniques, tips, and beginner-faceting methods. let's have look at secrets of stone cutting, from initial steps to intricate facets. Explore diverse gemstone cutting techniques and approaches. Here are the fundamentals of faceting techniques:
From Volcanic Rock Origins to Green Olivine: Unveiling the Tale of the Peridot Stone
The minerals group known as green rocky volcanic Olivine often takes formation in igneous rocks like dunite, diabase, peridotite, gabbro, and basalt. These olivine minerals showcase a lush green coloration possessing a composition ranging between Mg2SiO4 to Fe2SiO4. One of the notable gemstones originating from Olivine rocks is called as the peridot green stone.
Discover The Natural Swat Emeralds: Unearth the Beauty of Authentic Gemstones
Unearth the secrets held within each Swat Emeralds, as their vibrant and radiant brilliance alongwith rich color take you on a remarkable voyage of discovery. The Swat Emeralds, renowned for their rich green hue and exceptional clarity, have attracted gemstone collectors for centuries. This precious stone, extracted from the depths of the Swat Valley, has a unique charm that is unmatched by any other.
From Earth's Depths to Your Eyes: Discovering Raw Sapphire and Ruby Crystals
Journey with us on a stunning exploration into the heart touching world of raw sapphire and ruby crystals. These beautiful gemstones, formed deep within the Earth's depths, have attracted the civilizations throughout history with their unrivaled beauty and symbolism. Join us as we unveil the origins, unique characteristics, and the intricate journey these gems undertake to reach your eyes.
"Anthill Garnets" The gem mined by tiny Ants
"Anthill Garnet"
[caption id="attachment_658" align="aligncenter" width="156"] Ant mined Anthill garnet from Arizona USA[/caption]
Red pyrope garnet Found in Arizona, pyrope garnets are the gems and mineral of the garnet family, found from several localities around the world, but hey why the ones from Arizona are called Anthill garnets?
They are called anthill garnets because of their Unexpected/Unusual origin. Their origin is unusual because these Red Gems are mined by Tiny little Ants, yes Ants,
[caption id="attachment_659" align="alignright" width="257"] some Ant discarded Garnets collected by a collector[/caption]
The gems are found on and around Margins of anthills. The ants while excavating their underground passages kind of dig the Gems, haul them up to the surface and discard them to make some room to live down there. The rain washes the garnets and moves them down the hill and they can easily be collected by people in large numbers. The brilliant lustre and dark red colour makes it Easier to find them in the soil surrounding,
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A few areas in Arizona are well known for anthill garnets, the rich red Chromium pyrope garnets with a dark colour and exceptional lustre a Mohs scale hardness of 7.25. The native Americans discovered them a long time ago. Today native Americans and rockhounds collect the garnet gems mineral and sell them to gems dealers which later make cabochons or facet out of the stones. Then they are mounted into jewellery. Their unusual origin also plays a role in the desire for the gem dealers and to those who wear the Jewelry in which these gems are mounted in.
The Anthill garnets found are usually tiny and cab/facet mostly 1ct or under gems, because the ants are smart enough to ignore and excavate around large stones rather than bringing them up the surface. it is fair cause that the larger stones would always appear almost black because of the very high colour but enough light goes through the tiny ones to reveal the deep desirable red colour.
Learn about anthill garnet stones on youtube in our video
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List of Pakistan Gemstones- Gemstones of Pakistan
Pakistan has a long list of gemstones which are still unexplored. Till 1947, there were only a few gemstones famous internationally from Pakistan. However, until now new gemstones and minerals have been found. Here is the list of gemstones in Pakistan.
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Batakundi Kashmir Sapphire Information
The Kashmir region has the world famous unusual sapphires. In the present world, the term " Kashmir " usually associated with blue sapphires is a strong selling tool. Kashmir sapphires are extremely rare.
List of Rarest Minerals - Rarest Gemstone List - Rare Earth Minerals
As documented in the Guinness Book of World Records, Painite stands out as the scarcest mineral found on our planet. It holds the esteemed position of being the most prized gemstone, with merely two crystals unearthed throughout many years.The scarcity of gemstones varies, dictated by the availability of deposits. Explore additional lists showcasing some of the rarest stones known to exist:
How Tektites are formed by Meteorite Collision Impacts?
How tektites are formed by extra territorial bodies such as meteorite collision impacts. This is only possible by hypervelocity meteorite collisions with terrestrial rocks. High energy, temperature and pressure is needed.
What is Amethyst Gemstone and Valentine Relationship
Amethyst, hailed as St. Valentine's gemstone, symbolizes affection and holds significant value as one of the most prized gemstones. A variant of quartz, it displays a striking purple-violet coloration. Its designation stems from the Greek term “amethystos,” denoting a "cure for intoxication" or "clear-headedness.
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