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Mysterious gemstones from Kilauea

Posted by Denise Hershey on Jun 16th 2018

On the big island of Hawaii, Kilauea's current eruption is devastating to anyone nearby. Many people have lost so much as they are driven away from their homes. The destruction does not discriminate, … read more

Fun facts about Peridot, the August birthstone

Posted by Denise Hershey on Aug 2nd 2017

This month, I’m featuring Periodot, the gemstone for August birthdays. Other names for it include Evening Emerald, Chrysolite, and Olivine. Peridot is in the Olivine class, but not all Olivine is Per … read more