Fluorite is sometimes confused with emeralds, amethysts and garnets for this reason. Large gems are rare and most fluorite ...

Uganda's appetite for precious stones and pearls will continue to drive trade with Western Africa, leading to new investment ...

There must have been “Jade Roads” from Itoigawa and beyond upon which the precious stone was transported, as jade found in Korea has also been traced back to Itoigawa. Then, poof! Jade seemed ...