The quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america

EDITORIAL
Yellow Topaz from Germany, Emerald Mining in Austria’s Habachtal Region, a Return to Tucson, and More…
Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief
An overview of the Spring 2022 Gems & Gemology content.
Articles (3)

History of Emerald Mining in the Habachtal Deposit of Austria, Part II
The finale of a two-part series on the mining history of Austrian emerald deposits in the Habachtal region.

Gem Topaz from the Schneckenstein Crag, Saxony, Germany: Mineralogical Characterization and Luminescence
Characterizes yellow topaz from this historical source, with particular emphasis on its photo luminescence behavior.

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Blue Sapphires from Mogok, Myanmar: A Gemological Review
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