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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a general overview of the gemstone topaz. Liinks are provided for additional information on related subjects.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ruby (Gemstone)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia encyclopedia gives a definition and information on hardness, value determination, and natural versus artificial rubies. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Website
Other

Gem Hut: Agate (Chalcedony) Gemstones

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains general information on agate, including links to information about various varieties. Commercial site, good for pictures of varieties of agate.
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Website
Other

Gem Hut: Zircon

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial page gives information about the physical properties of zircon, its appearance, and where it can be found. Includes pictures and tables.
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Other

Gems Brokers: Zircon

For Students 9th - 10th
Properties, myths, and facts of zircon are depicted in this commercial site.
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Jewelry Central

Jewely Central: Garnet

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site provides a brief description of the garnet, along with historical background on the gem.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains information about the physical and metaphysical properties of topaz, along with where it is found. Discusses the different color variations, and how this gem is enhanced to make it blue.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Zircon

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains information on zircon including its history, physical and metaphysical properties, and where it can be found.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Onyx

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives brief, general information on onyx, including its history, physical characteristics, and metaphysical properties. Commercial web site.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Agate

For Students 9th - 10th
A commercial site that contains a brief paragraph about agates and photographs of some varieties.
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Other

Gillett's Jewellers: Pearl Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Pearl characteristics, differences between a cultured pearl and a shell-based pearl, and freshwater pearls are some of the topics featured on this page.
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Website
Other

Gem Hut: Sky Blue Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
A commercial site with a short description of the physical properties of topaz, and pictures of cut and polished stones for sale.
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Curated OER

Ancient Carved Gems

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
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Curated OER

Youth Adjusting His Sandal / Epimenes

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
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Curated OER

Apollo / Solon

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Diomedes and the Palladion / Dioskourides

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.
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Curated OER

Mark Antony / Gnaios

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition site includes video demonstration of gem-carving techniques, side-by-side comparison of intaglios and cameos, and examples of gemstones carved by ancient Greeks, some of which have been set into jewelry.