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An overview on Powellite Jewelry and Gems. Covers details and essential information on the physical properties and characteristics of Powellite gemstones.
An overview on Powellite Jewelry and Gems. Covers details and essential information on the physical properties and characteristics of Powellite gemstones.
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Uniaxial (+).
Occurrence: A secondary mineral in the oxidation zone of ore deposits.
Houghton County, Michigan: blue cuttable material.
Utah; Nevada; California; Arizona; New Mexico.
Pandulena Hill, Nasik, India: unique occurrence, scattered crystals associated with zeolite minerals in basalt cavities.
Turkey; Russia; Morocco.
Name: After the American explorer and geologist, John Wesley Powell.
Joel E. Arem, Ph.D., FGA
Dr. Joel E. Arem has more than 60 years of experience in the world of gems and minerals. After obtaining his Ph.D. in Mineralogy from Harvard University, he has published numerous books that are still among the most widely used references and guidebooks on crystals, gems and minerals in the world.
Co-founder and President of numerous organizations, Dr. Arem has enjoyed a lifelong career in mineralogy and gemology. He has been a Smithsonian scientist and Curator, a consultant to many well-known companies and institutions, and a prolific author and speaker. Although his main activities have been as a gem cutter and dealer, his focus has always been education.
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