Gemstones & Minerals A portfolio of some of the best websites worldwide on gemstones, selected for you by a professional geologist. With links to related sites on mining and mineralogy. From GeologyShop   One of the main sites for geological information worldwide . This is one of over 50 link pages plus there are many original articles. Try our site specific SEARCH ENGINE to find the information you want or go to our MAIN INDEX page. Or try our site specific ORIGINAL articles, FREE geological stuff, or use our HOMEWORK AND TUTORIAL GUIDE .
POPULAR PAGES: Chalk facts Channel Tunnel facts Channel Tunnel geology Dinosaurs, top 20 sites Dictionaries Dinosaurs, early finds Dinosaur pictures Dinosaurs, facts Earthquakes, top 20 sites Education Fossils, top 20 sites Fossils by group Free stuff Gems Geology jobs Geology of Kent Geotechnical engineering Hominids (early man) Ice ages Igneous rocks Landslips of Kent Mesozoic Metamorphic rocks Museums Mineralogy Mining Natural disasters Palaeogeography Palaeozoic Petroleum Planetary geology Plate tectonics Precambrian Sedimentary rocks Stratigraphy Structual geology UK field guides USA field guides Volcanoes Volcanoes UK White cliffs of Dover Volcano cams	Educational Sites The Minerals and Gemstones Kingdom **** (1) Comprehensive information on rocks, minerals and gemstones. With a minerals a-z, a glossary and an image gallery. Gemstones Guidebook *** (2) A U.S.G.S. overview of specific gemstones found in the US. International Gem Society *** (3) Quality information and educational services to everyone interested in Gemstones. With reference charts and gem listings. Gems & Precious Stones *** (4) Covers topics central to gemology such as mineralogy and geology with lectures and images. Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection *** (5) A selection of images of gemstones with summary descriptions. Minerals Information *** (6) Statistics, with loads of info such as commodity summaries and yearbooks from the U.S.G.S.. The Mineral Gallery *** (7) Mineral descriptions and images, by name or by class. Gemology & Lapidary *** (8) Loads of invaluable articles on gemstones such as 'tools used by gemologists.' The World of Amber *** (9) Comprehensive treatment of the subject with links. Gemstone FAQ ** (10) Frequently asked questions about gemstones. Introductory Gemology ** (11) Definitions of the physical properties of Gemstones. Byrud ** (12) Norway, Emerald Mines Finland ** (13) Diamond Potential of Finland: Summary
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