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Pezzottaite is rosy to raspberry in appearance, and initially, it was believed that it was either red beryl or a morganite which includes cesium. A closer analysis revealed a few discrepancies pezzottaite was determined to be a novel mineral variation with a trigonal crystal structure and a composition that diverged from that of beryl by containing cesium and lithium. Thus, some of the world’s most useful gems are prized for their heritage. As cultural objects, they can represent the knowledge but also the beliefs of the civilizations that cherished them, such as The Timur Ruby and the Black Prince’s Ruby,...