the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
Burmese Blue Sapphire and Peridot from Mogok and a History of Emerald Mining in Habachtal, Austria
Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief
An overview of the Winter 2021 Gems & Gemology content.
Articles (3)
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.
Read MoreBlue Sapphires from Mogok, Myanmar: A Gemological Review
A gemological analysis of blue Burmese sapphires from Mogok, based on a series of field expeditions over the last decade.
Read MoreHistory 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.
Read MoreRegular Features
Gem News International
Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.
View All (8)Colored Stones Unearthed
Explores the geological concepts related to colored stone formation.
View All (1)Most Valuable Article Awards
A Quantitative Description of the Causes of Color in Corundum
Emily V. Dubinsky, Jennifer Stone-Sundberg, and John L. Emmett
History of the Chivor Emerald Mine, Part I (1880–1925): From Rediscovery to Early Production
Karl Schmetzer, Gérard Martayan, and Jose Guillermo Ortiz
Naturally Colored Yellow and Orange Gem Diamonds: The Nitrogen Factor
Christopher M. Breeding, Sally Eaton-Magaña, and James E. Shigley
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