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Science & Medicine

Episode 111: The Science of Gemstones

Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast by Taylor Sparks and Andrew Falkowski

Oct 9, 202500:52:08Science & Medicine

There’s a lot more to gems than just sparkly rocks. While we can’t promise they’ll cleanse bad vibes, we can dive into the incredible science behind them. In this episode, Andrew and Taylor chat with Mubashir Mansoor, a...

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