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unearthedgemstones: What a fairly shade for…
unearthedgemstones: What a fairly shade for tourmaline! http://unearthedgemstones.tumblr.com/ Geology Nerd
mineraliety: Love the cobalt blue color of this Blue Apatite via…
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How the Color or Clarity of Gemstones Is Altered?
Various gems from around the world. By Jeff White Treatment refers to any process other than cutting and polishing that improves the appearance of the color or clarity, or that are used to alter the… [[ This is a content … Continue reading
Deep Color Veszelyite Crystals from Montana
Veszelyite Formula: (Cu,Zn)2ZnPO4(OH)3·2H2O System: Monoclinic Colour: Green, blue, greenish … Hardness: 3½ – 4 From: Black Pine Mine , Black Pine Ridge, John Long Mts, , Granite Co., Montana, USA Photo credit: Gianfranco Ciccolini Geology IN
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mineraliety: Gosh this Ruby is such a juicy color. Beautiful…
mineraliety: Gosh this Ruby is such a juicy color. Beautiful shot by @bendecamp ////// https://www.instagram.com/bendecamp/ https://www.instagram.com/mineraliety/ mineralia
What Causes the Color Phenomena of Blue Amber?
Dominican blue amber. The greenish blue color observed in some amber from the Dominican Republic and Indonesia is actually fluorescence stimulated by ultraviolet (UV) light. Amber is fossilized tree resin used for jewelry, decoration, medicine, and perfume. Specimens with inclusions … Continue reading
What dinosaurs’ color patterns say about their habitat
After reconstructing the color patterns of a well-preserved dinosaur from China, researchers have found that the long-lost species Psittacosaurus (meaning “parrot lizard,” a reference to its parrot-like beak) was light on its underside and darker on top. Strange & Offbeat: … Continue reading
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bijoux-et-mineraux: Rare blue Flos Ferri (color due to copper…
bijoux-et-mineraux: Rare blue Flos Ferri (color due to copper inclusions) – Dob?in?, Kosice Region, Slovakia? Geology Nerd
In bird feathers, scientists find hints about color of extinct animals
In order to discover the true colors of ancient animals, scientists are using X-rays to closely examine the chemical details of modern bird feathers. The researchers were able to map elements that make up pigments responsible for red and black … Continue reading