Scientists have successfully synthesized lonsdaleite, a hexagonal diamond 40% harder than diamond, after 50 years of attempts ...

The $3 million award will fund doctoral student grants. The chosen students from member institutions will receive practical ...

Around 10 Pakistani gems and minerals companies are showcasing their rare and exquisite specimens at the ongoing 2025 China Nanjing (International) Mineral, Gemstone and Fossil Expo, held from May 15 ...

Discover the stunning beauty of Canada in ultra-high-definition 4K. This cinematic adventure takes you from iconic mountains and shimmering lakes to bustling urban centers and off-the-beaten-path ...

“Out of the many thousands of identified meteorites there are only about 45 known pallasites.” Gem-quality peridot has been identified in multiple pallasite meteorites, earning it the title of ...

On May 8, 2025, ALROSA, Russia's leading diamond mining company, announced the discovery of the country's largest gem-quality diamond. The colossal amber-colored diamond, weighing 468.30 carats, was ...

BIR MOGHREIN, Mauritania — You may have seen a meteorite before, even if you didn’t know it. Nearly 100,000 pounds of meteoritic matter enters Earth’s atmosphere every day, scientists estimate.

At the same time, dealers noticed that the meteorites they were paying more for were of poorer quality and more weathered. The big, obvious, high-quality meteorites had mostly been picked and sold.

Another way to make Gems better is to improve Gem quality by applying a Gemcutter's Prism on it. In the current version, a Gemcutter's Prism upgrades your Gem quality by +5%. Note that the quality ...

A Canadian homeowner's doorbell camera video of a meteorite crashing down to Earth right outside his front door could be the first time the phenomenon has been recorded, complete with audio of the ...

Once you get to the Ancient Isle you need to wait for a Meteor event to take place to get a Gemstone. Meteor events either happen randomly, or can be triggered when someone uses the Meteor Totem ...

It's unsure whether Gem-quality-modifying currencies and mechanics such as Gemcutter's Prism and Divine Font will still be in Path of Exile 2. Gem quality as a mechanic is still in place ...