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Purplish pink diaspore reportedly from Afghanistan.

Authors :
Nicastro, Ian
Vertriest, Wim
Renfro, Nathan
Ziyin Sun
Palke, Aaron
Mattlin, Paul
Source :
Gems & Gemology. Summer2020, Vol. 56 Issue 2, p298-301. 4p.
Publication Year :
2020

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