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Synthetic Gemstones Summary
739 words, approx. 3 pages
For centuries, humans have been fascinated by gems because of their rarity, durability, and beauty. Efforts to produce imitation gemstones go far back into history also. Charlatans have long tried to pass off as the real thing minerals that only looked...
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Gemstone Information
2,709 words, approx. 9 pages
GemStone can mean: Gemstone, a type of mineral GemStone IV (or GemStone III), an online multiplayer game by Simutronics Corporation GemStone Systems, a data management...


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Mining Engineering
Gemstones
06/01/2000: 1,029 words, approx. 3 pages
Gemstones have been used as symbols of wealth and status since prehistoric times. For example, amber has been mined for use as a gem since before 25,000 BC. Despite their long history, gemstones have no single, precise definition that is generally accepted. For...
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Fun For Kidz
Dig for gemstones.
03/01/2008: 546 words, approx. 2 pages
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you like to dig in the dirt? Maybe you'd rather play in water. Imagine enjoying both and discovering some of nature's hidden treasures all at the same time! What fun-filled adventure could this be? Why, gem mining, of course! Mining...
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US boosts sanctions against Myanmar
12/11/2007: 420 words, approx. 1 pages
The House approved a bill Tuesday meant to stop Myanmar's rubies and high-quality jade from entering the United States. It tightens already tough sanctions against a ruling regime that killed peaceful protesters and Buddhist monks in September.The bill's sponsors said they want to stop the...
 


 

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