Kristin Brianna

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Beryl under fiber optic illumination showing interference colors on a fluid inclusion

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Minute octahedra xtls inside a spinel specimen under mag

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Uniaxial cross optic figure of a gemstone under the polariscope

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Liddicoatite, a calcium-rich lithium tourmaline, was recognized as a separate mineral species in 1977, and named in honor of Richard T. Liddicoat. Most of the remarkable polychrome tourmalines with varied geometric patterns that are characteristic of this species were produced during the 20th century from the Anjanabonoina pegmatite deposit in central Madagascar. To best display its complex color zoning and patterns, the tourmaline is commonly sold as polished slices or carvings. Liddicoatite exhibits physical and optical properties that overlap those of elbaite, so quantitative chemical analysis is required to distinguish these species; both may occur in a single crystal. The most common internal features are color zoning, strain patterns, partially healed fractures, feathers, needle-like tubes, negative crystals, and albite inclusions.

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Oceanview gem mine in Pala, CA

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GIA Night lab 🥼🔬🌌💎

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More opals at GIA

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Elbaite tourmaline crystal specimens both raw and faceted

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Elbaites tourmaline crystal specimens

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Amazing opals

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Paraíba Tourmaline specimens

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Sapphire corundum, Chrysoprase chalcedony, spessartine garnet, Rhodolite pyrope garnet, Ruby corundum, Scapolite and Spinel specimens at the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad

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Some heavy ass reading that is highly intriguing

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Fire Garden 🔥 “Like a Dream”

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Opals