Practical Geology

Is This Valuable? Gems and Meteorites (1x21)

: 15, 2022

The most highly prized rocks among non-geologists are gemstones. This lecture covers all 12 birthstones, plus other gems, probing the shifting categories of precious and semi-precious gems. You learn how gems form and where to find them. Even more difficult to find are meteorites. Hear tips for identifying these extraterrestrial rocks, which are unlike anything native to Earth.