When Philippe Belley came to the University of British Columbia to study how gemstones form, he didn’t think he would need to learn how to protect himself from polar bears. But when some of those ...

Researchers said some gemstones found in pegmatite rocks took just minutes to form Some of them grew at a rate of up to three feet a day Pegmatites are extreme igneous rocks formed in the Earth's ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. Pink diamonds are some of the rarest gems you’ll find on the planet. In fact, these ...

This article discusses the myths and misconceptions surrounding gemstones. Myth #1: Diamonds can chip or shatter despite being the hardest natural substance. Myth #2: Factors like clarity, color, cut, ...

What are the easiest gemstones to find in rocks and creeks? Let’s find out here. Gemstones form under conditions of high pressure and temperatures as minerals within the rocks, or form as independent ...