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Purplish pink diaspore reportedly from Afghanistan.
- Source :
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Gems & Gemology . Summer2020, Vol. 56 Issue 2, p298-301. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The article focuses on orthorhombic aluminum oxide hydroxide mineral with the formula AlO is a relative newcomer to the jewelry scene with some stones possessing a captivating ability to change color between pale green, yellow, pink, and purple when viewed in different sources of light. Topics include the document a new find of purplish pink gem diaspore reportedly from Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, and the transparent crystals of diaspore in sizes suitable for jewelry purposes.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0016626X
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Gems & Gemology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 146778864