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Rock and Gemstone Collection
Gemstone Collection
There are 72 gemstones displayed here. The pictures have been enlarged (300 dpi). These gemstones may look impressive but actually they are fairly cheap. It is possible that I may have misidentified some of these stones. Click here to see my diamond light dispersion simulations. |
Bismuth, 8/2/08
Sapphire
I cut the leftmost sapphire in 1994. That was my first and only experience with lapidary (gem-cutting).
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Amethyst
![](Amethyst.jpg)
Emerald
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Ruby
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Citrine
![](Citrine.jpg)
Garnet
![](Garnet.jpg)
Topaz
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Peridot
Peridot is sometimes referred to as “Hawaiian Diamond”. It can be found in volcanic rock.
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Tourmaline
![](Tourmaline.jpg)
Cubic Zirconia
![](CubicZirconia.jpg)
Golden Beryl
![](GoldenBeryl.jpg)
Chrome Diopside
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Rock Collection - 1991
Display size (when fully closed): 14.5" x 9" (18 dpi).
![](Rocks.jpg)
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