July 2023

Why This Green Stone Can Be Worth More Than Gold

Jade is so rare that it can be worth more than gold Jade, especially high-quality jadeite, has long been valued in cultures …

1.5-Billion-Year-Old Microorganisms Discovered in a Gemstone

For the first time ever, researchers have been able to study the form of microorganisms from the early days of evolution som…

Diamonds from the Rift: How Continental Breakup Creates Precious Gemstones

Most diamonds come from violent volcanic eruptions. Scientists have now finally figured out how Scientists have finally unra…

Peridot: Gemstone, Color, Properties and Value

Peridot is a beautiful, yellowish-green gemstone variety of the mineral olivine . It's known for its vibrant color and r…

The Truth About "Stone Rain" in Romania

The claim of "stone rain" largely stems from a viral video that circulated in 2019. The claim that there was a &q…

Opalized Wood: Gemstone, Formation, Where to Find it

What is Opalized Wood Opalized wood is a type of petrified wood that has been replaced by opal . It is formed when silica-ri…

Gneiss: Formation, Types, Composition, Uses

Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock that is characterized by its banded appearance. The bands are composed of different …

Painite: The Rarest Gemstones in the World

Painite Painite is the rarest gemstone in the world. It is so rare that only a few hundred painite crystals have ever been f…