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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

Emerald

Ruby

Citrine

Garnet

Topaz

Peridot
Peridot is sometimes referred to as “Hawaiian Diamond”. It can be found in volcanic rock.
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Tourmaline

Cubic Zirconia

Golden Beryl

Chrome Diopside

Rock Collection - 1991
Display size (when fully closed): 14.5" x 9" (18 dpi).

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