Is the rare stone found in Pharaoh's necklace from space or earthly?
The discovery of Libyan Desert Glass in King Tutankhamun's tomb unveils a fascinating link between ancient Egyptian artistry ...
Stone Age Secrets: 48,000-Year-Old Ochre Mine Found in Eswatini
Researchers confirmed that Lion Cavern in Eswatini is the world's oldest ochre mine, dating back 48,000 years. Using ...
EXCLUSIVE: The Gemological Institute of America’s CEO Susan Jacques Talks Diamonds, Mining and Gem Trends
Jacques addresses the significance of the astounding Lucara Diamond recently discovered, and GIA's work helping dealers, ...
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Enhydros, Agates, And Fluid Inclusions: The Ancient Rocks With A Juicy Center
Liquid-filled rocks form when minerals trap fluids, but depending on their composition they can either be classed as enhydros, enhydro agates, or fluid inclusions. An enhydro is a hollow nodule that ...
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Strontium isotope analysis tracks prehistoric ostrich eggshell bead exchange in southern Africa
Their research found that hunter-gatherers living in the Lesotho highlands maintained exchange networks, which enabled them ...