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Feb
24
2018
Explore the remarkable optical illusions of colored gems.
Sakina Bharani, Gemologist & Museum Docent discusses the different light effects in gems that create beautiful and rare phenomena such as stars, cat’s eyes, adularescence, aventurescence and many more. After the lecture join a guided tour of the Smithsonian Gems exhibit to see phenomenal gems!
Lecture – Youth to Adult
Reservations Recommended
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Regular Museum Admission
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Free parking is available on site.
