How do gemstones get their color?

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In this podcast, you'll learn all about gemstones such as diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. We'll talk about which gemstones are associated with which months of the year and you'll learn lots of vocabulary connected to precious stones. 

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Gemstones in IslamThis episode discusses;⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣1. Which kinds of gemstones are recommended for us to wear?2. Where is a good place to buy gemstones?3. Diamonds4. Gemstones and Ahlul-Bayt5. Gemstones and Superstitions 

This episode shines a light on crystals, and they’re sparkling right back at us! We’ll zoom way in on a diamond to understand the structure that makes crystals special, and hear about some unexpected crystals, too (hint: chocolate chip cookies contain a few different crystals!). ...  Show more

Click here to check out the limited-time-only Tangents t-shirt inspired by this episode!Color: it's not just for art anymore. From red dwarfs to green algae to... uh... brown squirrels, science is chock full of color, too! SciShow Tangents is on YouTube! Go to www.youtube.com/sci ...  Show more