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Morganite
Morganite is the pink to orange-pink variety of beryl, a mineral that includes emerald and aquamarine.

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Interesting Metallic Platelets in Morganite
Skeletal formations of metallic reflective thin films are observed in a pinkish orange morganite.

Helvine Inclusions in Morganite
An orangy pink morganite specimen from Madagascar contains hundreds of yellow helvine crystals aligned on a single plane.

Morganite from Blue Star Gems
An extraordinary 236.27 ct morganite from Madagascar stands out at the GJX show.


CVD Synthetic Diamond with Unusual DiamondView Image
Deep blue fluorescence in a CVD synthetic diamond mimic patterns found in natural specimens.

Round CVD Synthetic Diamond Over 1 Ct Identified in Hong Kong Lab
Advances in CVD growth technology have resulted in crystals that yield well-proportioned round brilliant cuts.

Stellate Zircon Inclusions in Vivid Purple-Pink Morganite
Zircon clusters and other inclusions help to create an unusual vivid purple-pink morganite specimen.
Summer 2012 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Fall 2002 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Summer 1996 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
A Status Report on Gemstones from Afghanistan
An overview of the plentiful and various gem materials being discovered and produced in Afghanistan.
Gem-Bearing Pegmatites: A Review
A survey of the current gemological knowledge of pegmatites, including the gem varieties aquamarine, tourmaline, and topaz.








