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| In more than twenty years of collecting, I have
come to know many individuals and organizations whose activities are related
to this website. Here are a few of my favorites. (Click on name
to access website or publication referenced.) |
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| GENERAL
INFORMATION (Basic descriptions: crystal habits, chemistry,
nomenclature, etc.) |
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| ACADEMIA (Universities, Gemological Labs,
Museums) |
| American Museum
of Natural History: World class gem and
mineral collection in New York City, active in research (see, for example,
article on origin of Burmese rubies). |
| Gemological
Institute of America (GIA):
Gemological Research and Education, Publisher
of "Gems and Gemology Magazine", site of major gemstone collection and
Exhibitions at Headquarters in Carlsbad, California. |
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| LOCALITIES
(Websites whose principal relevance is description of localities) |
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| 1:
Kashmir
[Click here:
www.kashmirblue.com ] If you are
interested in the legendary "Kashmir sapphire", you have to see this
website! It has everything from the scenery to the chance to buy very
fine gemstones and jewelry pieces. |
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| COLLECTORS
(Websites with corundum photos or information) |
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| DEALERS
(Sellers and swappers of corundum) |
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Pala International [The Collector]
[ Click here:
www.palagems.com
] Finer corundum specimens
(esp. Burma, Russia); loose cut stones. Bill has made substantial
donations to the collection: specimens, obsolete (antique) maps, etc. |
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Superb
Minerals India (K. C. Pandey):
Dealer in Indian Minerals, source of many of the large Karnataka ruby
crystals in collection. Collector, set up "Gargoti" Museum (see
his website). |
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| PAPERS
(Suggested reference: history, science, images, etc. -
specific to corundum) |
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