Did You Know?
May: Chinese scientists have found a new mineral inside the first lunar meteorite ever recovered in China, making this discovery significant for planetary studies. The new mineral, called Magnesiochangesite-(Ce), has been certified and named by the International Mineralogical Association, which is responsible for certifying new minerals. This finding brings the total number of known lunar minerals worldwide to 11. Source: Science Desk
Monthly Birthstone
April: Diamond-The hardest gem of all is made of just one element – carbon. Diamond is known for its colorless nature and purity, but colored diamonds such as pink, yellow, chocolate, and blue are popular, too. Most diamonds are over a billion years old; formed deep within the earth. Source: Gemological Institute of America.
