There are over 2,000 identified natural minerals. Of them, less than 100 are considered gemstones, and, of those, only 16 have any perceived importance or value. We’re going through some of our ...

At IFLScience, we often like to talk about the Mantelpiece Of Dreams, a line-up of rare geological trinkets we’d like to ...

Namak Mandi remains the go-to place for people who are interested in buying lapis lazuli, a precious gemstone. Speaking to The Express Tribune, a trader at the market said different varieties of the ...

The lack of black gemstone availability could be owed to the morbid association with the colour black and the dearly departed. During the Victorian era, the variety of black gemstone options seemed ...

A gemstone is the name given to a rare or otherwise highly prized mineral crystal. They are often cut and polished to make jewelry, ornaments, and clothes. Gemstones have been sought after by mankind ...