Rubies are formed of a mineral called corundum, comprised of aluminum oxide. The red color is caused by traces of chromium. Corundum also forms sapphire in many colors, which generally come from ...
Myanmar’s rich mineral deposits come with a sobering backdrop. Decades of political instability, military control, and human rights abuses cast a shadow over its gemstone trade. Mining practices ...
THE Tanzania Gemological Centre (TGC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Thailand's Sunset Gem Co. to add ...
The rarest mineral in the world is kyawthuite (Photo: mindat) Cost of kyawthuite The cost of the new rarest mineral in the world remains a mystery. However, its predecessor, which was listed in ...
DODOMA: TANZANIA and Thailand have signed a cooperation agreement to promote knowledge sharing, research collaboration and ...
March 20, 2025 – Mariposa, CA – The Mariposa Gem and Mineral Show is all set to be a great event this year. Gems, minerals, ...