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Earth Treasures: Fire Opal
By Chisom Ibemere
Fire Opal is a gemstone that has been found worldwide. It is believed to have originated in…
Earth Treasures: Carbuncle
By Chisom Ibemere
Carbuncle also known as red garnet is a gemstone that has a rich history which originates…
Mining sector will create job opportunities, generate revenue – Association
The President of the Gold Miners Processors, Producer Association, (GMPPA), Mr Auwal Bununu, has said that mining…
Earth Treasures: Howlite
By Chisom Ibemere
Howlite originated in Nova Scotia in the late 1800s and named after its discoverer, a…
Earth Treasures: Amblygonite
By Chisom Ibemere
Amblygonite originated in Saxony, Germany in 1817. The name 'amblygonite' is derived from the…
Earth Treasures: Sphalerite
By Chisom Ibemere
Sphalerite is the most important ore of zinc and is found in association with other mineral…
Earth Treasures: Red Jasper
By Chisom Ibemere
Redstone is also known as Red Jasper. It is a type of red-colour mineral found in various…
Earth Treasures: Smithsonite
By Chisom Ibemere
Smithsonite is a rare zinc carbonate mineral that was named after James Smithson, an English…
Earth Treasures: Jet
By Chisom Ibemere
Jet gemstone is a type of organic gemstone that is formed from fossilized wood. It is…
Earth Treasures: Rhodochrosite
By Chisom Ibemere
Rhodochrosite is a mineral of manganese carbonate. It is rare in its pure state and is…
