SOME ADVICE ON CHOOSING AND BUYING MICROSCOPES by James McHone of Stones2Gems.Polarizing and brightfield microscopes have been important tools in my geological research and teaching, and in recent years,I...
Ok, so you have a crystal, crystal skull or another stone. You may be asking yourself, what comes next?Here are a few simple things you can do to get started.Clearing your Crystals, Crystal Skulls and other...
There are a few gems which can display spectacular color and other effects under certain lighting conditions. These effects are often rare and desirable. Here are definitions for some terms you may encounter...
Is it real or Memorex? The fluorescent mineral hobby is a rewarding and interesting pastime. Instead of collecting rocks that have no special abilities, no skills, or tricks "Glowhounds" expect their rocks to...
Many gemstones are thought to offer mystic healing to its wearer. During the holiday season, where family and financial stress, high expectations, and sleep deprivation flourish, every little bit helps. So...
This is not for the serious collector who spends big bucks on specimens, nor someone who wants an appraisal on their collection. This is for the person who loves rocks, buys them because they look pretty, or...
Gem Auction At ***AmyGemStore*** Tiffany Stone, Opalized Fluorite Bertrandite Considered one of the most scarce, beautiful and unusual stones in the world, this stone comes only from one very small area...
I am not a specialist in fluorescent minerals. But in my years as a rock dealer I have seen many fantastic dark room displays of rocks glowing in all colors of the rainbow! Many times when the UV light...
If you are just getting into fluorescent minerals, selecting a lamp can be challenging (and possibly expensive). This guide will explain briefly the differences between the lamps available to mineral...