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science17 days ago•11 min saved

Painite: How a Burmese Crystal Rewrote the World’s Rarest Gem Story

A 1952 find by a British gem dealer in Myanmar appeared ruby-like but revealed painite, a mineral so rare that for decades the worldwide supply could fit in a single museum drawer; after its 1957 description and only a handful of crystals known for fifty years, major discoveries around 2001–2006 brought thousands of painite specimens to light, turning the legendary rarity into a much more common, though still exceptionally scarce, gemstone.

via Space Daily|

#gemstones #mineralogy #myanmar

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Myanmar’s 11,000-Carat Ruby: A Giant Gem with Multimillion-Dollar Potential

A discovery in Mogok, Myanmar revealed an 11,000-carat (about 2.2 kg) ruby—the size of a car and among the country’s largest—lauded for its purplish-red color and high clarity. While no price was disclosed, officials say its superior color and overall quality could make it highly valuable, potentially surpassing the 21,450-carat ruby found nearby in 1996. Mogok rubies are among the world's most expensive, and the find comes as Myanmar remains under military-backed governance amid ongoing turmoil.

via ScienceAlert|

#color-grade #gemstones #mogok

world-news3 months ago•22 min saved

Colossal 11,000-carat ruby unearthed in war-torn Myanmar's Mogok

Miners in war-torn Myanmar unearthed a five-pound, 11,000-carat ruby near Mogok, later shown in Naypyidaw and hailed by state media as the country’s second-largest ruby, prized for its color and transparency; the find underscores Myanmar’s pivotal role in global ruby production, but the gem trade has long drawn human-rights scrutiny for funding military rule and armed groups amid ongoing conflict.

via New York Post|

#gemstones #mining #mogok

world3 months ago•13 min saved

Massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmar's Mogok amid conflict

AP News reports the discovery of an 11,000-carat ruby in Myanmar’s conflict-impacted Mogok region, with officials displaying the gem at the president’s office in Naypyitaw as authorities continue gemstone mining amid turmoil.

via AP News|

#conflict #gemstones #mogok

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Myanmar Uncovers 11,000-Carat Ruby, Among the Heaviest Yet Found in Its Gem Heartland

Miners in Myanmar unearthed an 11,000-carat ruby near Mogok, potentially the second-largest stone found in the country, prized for its purplish-red color and high quality; the find underscores Myanmar's pivotal role in global ruby production and highlights how the gemstone trade finances ongoing conflict and government power amid a volatile security landscape.

via WSLS|

#conflict #gemstones #mogok

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Colossal 11,000-Carat Ruby Unearthed Near Mogok, Spotlight on Myanmar's Gem Trade

Miners in Myanmar unearthed an 11,000-carat rough ruby near Mogok—the second-largest by weight found in the country—discovered mid-April after the New Year and praised for its purplish-red color and high quality; the stone, shown at Naypyitaw, underscores Myanmar's dominance in the global ruby trade and the sector's role in funding the military and ethnic armed groups amid ongoing conflict.

via CBS News|

#conflict-minerals #gemstones #mogok

lifestyle2 years ago•2 min saved

June Birthstones and Symbols: A Guide to the Month's Gems and Flowers

June has three birthstones: alexandrite, pearl, and moonstone. Alexandrite changes color based on light, pearls are formed by mollusks and symbolize purity, and moonstone has a unique glow and is associated with love and good luck.

via USA TODAY|

#alexandrite #gemstones #june-birthstones

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Taylor Swift's New Ring: A Price Tag of Over $175K, According to Gem Expert

Gem expert estimates that Taylor Swift's new ring, featuring an oversized white opal stone and smaller blue topazes, could cost over $175,000. The ring holds sentimental meaning as it includes opal, Travis Kelce's birthstone, and blue topaz, Taylor Swift's birthstone. Opals symbolize hope and purity, while blue topaz is said to channel inner wisdom. Taylor Swift has previously expressed her love for opals, making the ring even more special. Although it is unclear if Kelce gave her the ring, his wife's social media activity suggests he did. The couple recently celebrated Swift's birthday and she has moved into Kelce's Kansas City mansion, sparking speculation of a possible proposal.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#entertainment #gemstones #opal

business2 years ago•14 min saved

"The Priceless Mischief Surrounding a $3.2 Billion Gemstone Trove"

The Ophir Collection, a trove of 43 precious gems appraised at $3.2 billion, has become the center of a years-long battle over ownership. The collection, which includes unique and rare gemstones, has sparked confusion over its true value, with experts questioning the validity of the $3.2 billion appraisal. The collection's owner, Dion Tulk, a gem hunter and pop singer, has faced disputes from individuals claiming ownership, including Ohio businessman Brett Regal and financier Jeffrey Hackman. The collection has been used as collateral in various deals, leading to legal battles and court rulings. The latest attempt to sell the collection involved a healthcare company, Novo Integrated Sciences, proposing a convoluted deal involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs). However, talks with Novo have reportedly stalled, leaving the future of the Ophir Collection uncertain.

via Forbes|

#appraisal #business #gemstones

fashion-and-jewelry2 years ago•3 min saved

"Moissanite: The Meteorite Gemstone That Outshines Diamonds"

Moissanite, a gemstone discovered in a meteor crater, outshines diamonds with its exceptional brilliance and rainbow-like sparkle. Its unique composition of silicon carbide makes it nearly as tough as diamond, but at a fraction of the cost. Moissanite's superior fire and dispersion value, along with its ethical and environmental advantages, make it an attractive alternative to traditional diamonds in the world of jewelry.

via Boing Boing|

#brilliance #diamonds #fashion-and-jewelry

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unveiling Earth's Ancient Secrets: The Deep Occurrence of 450-Million-Year-Old Diamonds"

Diamonds are the deepest-occurring gemstones on Earth, forming in the upper mantle at depths between 93 and 186 miles (150 to 300 km) under extreme pressures. Peridot, the gem form of olivine, was once a contender for the title but has been surpassed by superdeep diamonds found at depths of 410 miles (660 km) and 466 miles (750 km). Diamonds are brought to the surface by volatile kimberlite magma, and their scientific importance lies in providing valuable insights into the Earth's interior and processes, including tectonic activity, the carbon cycle, water distribution, and the discovery of new minerals.

via Livescience.com|

#deep-earth #diamonds #gemstones

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

Exploring Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Locations and Challenges.

Dondons are elephant-like beasts found in southern Akkala in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They can give you gemstones like diamonds, rubies, and sapphires if you feed them luminous stones. However, you can't ride them. To feed them, place a luminous stone in front of the dondon, wait for it to eat it, leave the area, and come back after 10 minutes to collect your loot.

via Polygon|

#dondons #gaming #gemstones

archaeology3 years ago•2 min saved

Ancient Roman Bathhouse in UK Yields Treasure Trove of Stones.

Archaeologists in Britain discovered 36 engraved semiprecious stones from the third century at the site of an ancient Roman bathhouse beneath the Carlisle Cricket Club. The gems, made of materials like amethyst, carnelian, and jasper, likely fell out of wealthy people’s rings after they entered the baths. The water may have loosened the adhesives used in the rings, causing the stones to fall off and sink to the bottom of the baths. Along with the gems, archaeologists found more than 700 items at the Carlisle site, including pottery, clay figures, and more than 100 hairpins.

via Robb Report|

#ancient-rome #archaeology #bathhouse

science-and-technology3 years ago•2 min saved

India unearths rare 'Beating Heart' diamond within a diamond.

A diamond manufacturer in India's Surat has unearthed a unique 0.329-carat diamond named 'Beating Heart', which consists of a piece of diamond with a smaller freely-moving piece trapped inside. The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council confirmed the authenticity of the stone via further analysis, using optical and electron microscopes. The 'Beating Heart' joins a little group of similar natural diamonds such as the Matryoshka diamond from Siberia, which was first recorded in 2019.

via Daily Mail|

#diamond #gemstones #india

scitech3 years ago•1 min saved

Kyawthuite: The World's Rarest Mineral in a Single 1.6-Carat Specimen.

Kyawthuite is the rarest mineral on Earth, known from only one sample found in Myanmar. Its chemical formula is Bi3+Sb5+O4, with traces of tantalum. The transparent reddish-orange stone is composed of checkerboard sheets of octahedra Sb5+O6 parallel to Bi3+ atoms. It is named after Dr. Kyaw Thu, a former geologist at Yangon University. A synthetic replica of kyawthuite exists, so there's no need to steal the only sample on Earth from its home at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

via Twisted Sifter|

#bismuth-antimony-oxide #gemstones #kyawthuite