This section contains a growing list of articles pertinent to both the collector and student. Various information on several mineral and gemstone subjects can be found here. (These documents have been proofread and researched, but we assume no responsibility for their accuracy.)
MINERAL PROPERTIES AND IDENTIFICATION FEATURES
THE CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF MINERALS
WHAT IS A MINERAL
PERIODIC TABLE OF THE ELEMENTS
ORGANIZING A MINERAL COLLECTION
BIRTHSTONES
ACQUIRING MINERALS
TOP 5 TIPS FOR DIAMOND BUYING
FINDING MINERALS
LINKS TO SELECTED ARTICLES
MINERAL VALUE
ALL ABOUT PEARLS