Scientists at the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) found a new way to improve color, clarity and luster of red ruby — microwaves. Rubies are one of the world's most popular ...
Southern Arizona has numerous sites known for their pyroxene minerals, from Twin Buttes south of Tucson, to Ajo, to the Chiricahua, Santa Rita and Patagonia mountain ranges. Pyroxenes are classified ...
This paper describes studies conducted at the Alcoa Laboratories to improve the luster of anodized aluminum automotive trim for passenger cars. It also reviews the use of color and texture to enhance ...