Heavenly peridot

Article Abstract:

Skilled gem cutter Andreas Becker was able to create exquisite peridot gems out of olivine crystals that came from the Esquel meteorite. The gems were a success when exhibited at the 1991 Intergem show held in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, the European gem cutting center.

Author: Frazier, Si, Frazier, Ann
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1992
Usage, Design and construction, Meteorites, Olivine, Peridot

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Going Dutch

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The Netherlands Lapidary Club Show in the fall of 1991 was an excellent introduction to the gem and mineral scene in Europe. Jewelry making and lapidary work are more extensive in the Netherlands than anywhere else in Europe.

Author: Frazier, Si, Frazier, Ann
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 1992
Conferences, meetings and seminars, Netherlands, Associations, Gem cutting

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Obsidian is a gem?

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Questions and answers about the shiny volcanic glass called obsidian are presented. Topics covered include snowflakes, crystallization, sources and use in jewelry making.

Author: Frazier, Si, Frazier, Ann
Publisher: Lapidary Journal Inc.
Publication Name: Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0023-8457
Year: 2000
Analysis, Obsidian

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