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We are so excited to announce The Tucson Mineral Lecture Series 2016 Hosted By The Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show. Feb 2, 2016 at 6:30pm to Feb 5, 2016 at 9:30pm CST Please join us In the courtyard of the … Continued
You have to see this one of a kind beauty! THE most valuable Opal specimen uncovered ever, has just been discovered!! Called The ‘Virgin Rainbow’ this breathtaking beauty was found in the mining region of South Australia. This Opal seems … Continued
The art of faceting is the art of cutting facets, or flat faces, on geometric shapes of precious and semi-precious gemstones. Faceting greatly improves the appearance of gemstones. The facilitating enhances the gem’s natural ability to reflect light. As you … Continued
Featured by San Diego Mining Company- Take a gander at this 6.8 gram, very attractive etched morganite crystal, found in Tourmaline King Mine, Pala, San Diego County. Look closely to see a small, near colorless tourmaline needle that is shooting … Continued
Collecting Gemstones can be a great activity for the whole family! There are many thousands of types of gemstones. So you won’t get overwhelmed here is a list of the twenty basic gemstones that will be a great start to … Continued
Gemstones are traditionally given as presents for anniversaries. This chart will help you figure out what gemstones goes with which anniversary! These are both modern and traditional modern anniversary gemstones. Official Anniversary Gemstone Chart 1st – Peridot 2nd – Red … Continued
Spreading the love is what the Rose Quartz is known for. Called The Love Stone it is used to attract love, and increase romance. Strengthening love between friends, lovers, and family members are all in the rose quartz realm. From … Continued
Crystals are not only fun to find, but they can also be used in so many ways metaphysically for healing and crystal magic! Many people have specific favorite methods for any particular stone. Other stones are used in specific ways. … Continued
Look what we just found! Check out this 138mm long multicolor–double terminated tourmaline crystal. Found in the Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande in our very own San Diego County! This crystal has a unique natural bend and strong chatoyancy located at … Continued
Back in 1820, 2 men went hiking about 28 miles North of Downtown Portland, Maine. They stumbled upon and discovered Maine Tourmaline crystals for the very first time. From then on tourmaline has been mined throughout the great state of … Continued
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