
Agates from Morocco: Gemological Characteristics and Proposed Origin
A report on the chemical and mineralogical analysis of samples’ solid inclusions.



Useful Visual Clue Indicating Corundum Heat Treatment
Shows the conversion of limonitic residues to hematite in surface-reaching inclusions, a practical indication of heat-treated corundum.

Book Review: From a Snowflake to an Iceberg: The McFerrin Collection
By Dorothy McFerrin, publ. by the McFerrin Foundation, College Station, Texas, 2013, US $125

Striving for Timeliness and Synergy
The Fall 2013 issue introduces a new G&G article category—the field report—as well as online features such as videos and slideshows.
Unusual Epigenetic Malachite Discs in Quartz
The uncommon occurrence of epigenetic malachite, as found in this quartz, can result in vivid green color.

大颗粉褐色化学蒸气沉淀法 (CVD) 合成钻石 (英语)
Report on the analysis of an unusually large CVD synthetic diamond, unique in that its Faint to Light pinkish brown color doesn’t appear to be the result of post-growth treatment.

Imitation Rainbow Moonstone Assemblage
Examination of an imitation rainbow moonstone assemblage containing plastic-coated gypsum.

Enormous South Sea Cultured Pearl Filled with Cultured Pearls
An unusually large cultured pearl was filled with multiple cultured pearls, perhaps after the emergence of an original single-bead nucleus.

A Useful Technique to Confirm the Hydrophane Nature of Opal
Observing a water drop’s interaction with opal, as well as refractive index, can confirm a specimen’s hydrophane nature with less risk of breakage than total immersion.

Turquoise with Fingerprint Pattern
A fingerprint pattern, possibly left by human skin oils during the assembly process, is observed in natural turquoise beads.

Amber with Insect-Bearing Filling
Natural amber beads were found to have been filled with plastic and a variety of insects.

Diamond with Unusual Laser Manufacturing Remnant
An unusual laser manufacturing remnant, possibly once used to guide a gem cutter, was left behind in a clock-like shape.

Three Occurrences of Oregon Sunstone
Chronicles a visit to the high desert of eastern Oregon to examine commercial sources of this natural copper-bearing feldspar.

The Museum of London’s Extraordinary Cheapside Hoard
The history and mysteries behind a treasure of jewels hidden during the 1600s, a window to the past being fully opened to the public for the first time since a chance discovery a century ago.





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