What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000

What makes a stone a gem? It boils down to a few key qualities: beauty and durability. But opal, the national gemstone of Australia, is an anomaly - it’s soft.

What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat

Diamond – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 1

Diamond – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 1

What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat

What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat

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What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat

Painite - A rare mineral - New update 2023 - Great video

Painite - A rare mineral - New update 2023 - Great video

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Painite - A rare mineral - New update 2023 - Great video

UQ News on X: What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat. #UQ's Dr Andrew Christy writes on @ConversationEDU / X

For reference, Painite is worth around $75000 Canadian dollars per carat, or around 377k per gram. : r/facepalm