Just below the earth’s surface are thousands to millions of years’ worth of gems and minerals. Most of them are still waiting to be found. The science and research that follows a discovery presents an educational opportunity.

GemologyGeek®’s ‘Gemacation’ approach was created in 2017 to give you an entertaining yet reliable mini-gem education. Additional facts, known as GemsFacts, incorporate geology, mineralogy and gemology in a straightforward informative style. From what causes the captivating range of sapphire colors, to a discussion about inclusions in spinels, to the simple elegance of a natural diamond habit (the external crystal shape of a mineral), we cover it all.