LibertyHighSchool

""Centennial of Flight Day: December 17, 2003""

"On July 20, 1969, the human race accomplished its single greatest technological achievement of all time when a human first set foot on another celestial body."

"The JSC History Portal offers access to the JSC History Collection, other JSC history materials, and hundreds of NASA history web pages."

NASA homepage

A Primer of Gemstones Where do diamonds fit into the pantheon of gems? Here, we present 20 of the world's most prized gemstones, together with the properties that experts use to distinguish them from one another and from artificial lookalikes. Click on the gems at left and become, for the moment, a gemologist.

neat site that tells where in the US you can find various gemstones native to the area.

" As colorful as the rainbow and as sparkling as fine leaded crystal, gemstones have captured the imaginations and desires of men and perhaps especially, women, for ages. The pursuit of gems have become the subject of legends, fairy tales, epics, and major motion pictures ("Romancing the Stone", for one). Today, more fine gemstone specimens are available to the average person than at any time in history. "

"Gemstone jewelry is always a winner, but do you know what characteristics to consider when you buy gemstones? These tips will help you evaluate and buy gemstone jewelry."

"About Birthstones birthstones A birthstone is the "gemstone associated with the date of one's birth, the wearing of which is commonly thought to bring good luck or health. Supernatural powers have long been attributed by astrologers to certain gemstones." - from Encyclopedia Britannica Birthstones come in a colorful array of sparkling jewels and glowing gemstones, each one with its own place in history and myth. From folklore tales, Biblical texts, and the annals of history, these gems have had a special place in both the hearts and minds of humanity. Discover historical facts, origins, trivia, fun facts, myths, and more about each month's birthstone by selecting the month of your choice from the menu at the left. "

created by elem. students.

info on birthstones and gems

"Mineral Sciences Exhibitions"

perception of color and other neat stuff

gems and minerals

"Rare Minerals, Meteorites, Equipment and Analytical Services Excalibur Mineral Company, World leaders in the supply of rare species Serving the scientific and collector communities since 1974 "

"Explore the wealth of information available here to learn about the Earth and Space sciences and related topics in the humanities including mythology, art, poetry, and more."