What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000
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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.
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A disappointing earring, and the world's hottest rock: zirconia
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Painite - A rare mineral - New update 2023 - Great video
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For reference, Painite is worth around $75000 Canadian dollars per carat, or around 377k per gram. : r/facepalm
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What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat
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Top 3 things to know about buying a Painite gemstone, the rarest gem in the world
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Painite - A rare mineral - New update 2023 - Great video
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What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat
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10 of the most expensive and coveted gemstones in the world
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What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat
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10 of the most expensive and coveted gemstones in the world
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What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat
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Why Painite Can Fetch US $60,000 Per Carat? - Geology In
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