Imagine a glass window that’s tough like armor, a camera lens that doesn’t get scratched in a sand storm, or a smart phone that doesn’t break when dropped. Except it’s not glass, it’s a special ...

A recent study examined a transparent material used in high-impact applications such as helicopter windshields at the ...

Imagine a glass window that's tough like armor, a camera lens that doesn't get scratched in a sand storm, or a smart phone that doesn't break when dropped. Except it's not glass, it's a special ...

The gemstone spinel, known for its vibrant colors resembling gems such as rubies and sapphires, has now been shown to be capable of storing quantum information, making it a viable material in the ...

In 2016, jeweler Olivia Young of Ouroboros sold a red spinel ring for £6,000 ($7,700). Last year, the client’s insurance company paid out £30,000 ($38,400) to replace it. Experts say that this ...

Peridot is a yellow-green stone that comes from the mineral olivine. Some believe its name derives from the Arabic "faridat," or "gem," according to Geological Institute of America. Others, however, ...

From dazzling reds to electric blues, spinel’s unmatched brilliance, vibrant hues, and celebrity endorsements are making it the ultimate must-have for contemporary jewellery connoisseurs All that ...

Stories behind The Hope Spinel, The Black Prince Ruby, The Timur Ruby, Catherine the Great Spinel and the Austrian Imperial Crown Spinel Regarded as one of the “big four” in fine jewels, the ruby ...

All that glitters is certainly not gold. But all that is radiantly red is not a ruby either. A line of luminous crystals, emitting vivid colours and dazzling like a prized precious stone is catching ...