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Fun Facts about Opal

Fun Facts about Opal

What do you think of when someone mentions Australia? Kangaroos, koala bears and shrimp on the barbie? Well, did you know you can also find the Queen of Gemstones there too, the Opal? Opal gemstones have a phenomenal play-of-color that attracts the attention of gem lovers through the ages.

Get the “down under” opal facts from Gem Expert and Rockhound, Renata as she reveals the formation of the unique opal gemstone.

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Fun Facts About Garnet

Join Gem Expert and Rockhound, Renata as she shares lots of fun facts about a gemstone named after a fruit, garnet. This January birthstone is full of personality…find out why!

Fun Facts About Garnet

Fun Facts About Diamond

Join Gem Expert and Rockhound, Renata as she shares fun facts about the hardest natural substance on earth....diamonds! We think you'll agree, diamonds are one hot mama!

Fun Facts About Diamond

Rarest of the Rare

Join Gem Expert and Rockhound, Renata, on her quest to find a rare mineral prized by collectors, a pure gold crystal.

Rarest of the Rare

Inclusions

Join Gem Expert and Rockhound, Renata, as she debunks a common belief that all gemstone inclusions are undesirable. In fact, there are several gemstones that are more collectible and valued if they are included. Renata reveals a few.

Inclusions
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