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Gems have been used in the manufacture of jewellery and as ornaments since antiquity. Considering gems, recent statistics have shown that about 15 billion Euros are annually at stake. Nowadays, gemmology, i.e., the study of gem materials, is one of the most expanding fields in the earth sciences, positioned between academia and industry. As an applied science, in gemmology, the instruments used should be non- or microdestructive, and their cost should be reasonable both in terms of equipment and time consumption. Gemmology can also be used contribute to the development of pure science and in some cases, destructive techniques may have to be used. Taking into account the fact that gems are albeit rarely available for scientific research, this compilation of 20 articles by around 100 researchers from over 30 different institutions situated in 20 countries from around the globe, presented in the Special Issue entitled "Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Gems", offers very good examples on the application of various methods for their study which will hopefully contribute to our better understanding of gem formation in general and will enhance scientific debates attracting more scientists from various disciplines to get involved in this field.

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This Special Issue reprint entitled “Geoheritage and Geotourism Resources: Education, Recreation, Sustainability”, aims to highlight, review and evaluate the usefulness of geo-cultural features in didactics in terms of geoparks and other geotouristic attractions. Innovative methods of geo-education in geoparks are presented, as well as the development of research combining the geosciences with the social science and humanities. The essential role of geoheritage in the popularization of knowledge is emphasized.

Research & information: general --- Geography --- geosite --- geotourism --- Mountainous Adygeya --- scenery --- tourism --- geoheritage --- geoconservation --- geoeducation --- sustainable development --- Greece --- geomorphological heritage --- geomorphological synthesis --- geocultural sites --- geoheritage assessment --- Aegean --- immersive virtual reality --- geology --- photogrammetry --- education --- Iceland --- Santorini --- Etna --- geosites --- georoutes --- Ionian islands --- geosite assessment --- Chelmos-Vouraikos UGGp --- geological and mining heritage --- underground-overground patrimonial integration --- La Carolina --- Spain --- digital tools --- story maps --- virtual reality --- RURITAGE --- geopark --- Psiloritis --- geosite quantitative assessment --- Nisyros Island --- urban geoheritage --- building stone --- cultural landscapes --- mining --- quarrying --- UNESCO World Heritage --- natural disasters --- inner areas --- natural resources --- Matese National Park --- Southern Apennines --- mineralogical heritage --- geo-conservation --- mineralogical museum --- iron mines --- skarn-related mineralization --- geotrails --- salinas --- saltscapes --- local development --- geodiversity --- geoethics --- semiotics content analysis --- n/a

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This Special Issue reprint entitled “Geoheritage and Geotourism Resources: Education, Recreation, Sustainability”, aims to highlight, review and evaluate the usefulness of geo-cultural features in didactics in terms of geoparks and other geotouristic attractions. Innovative methods of geo-education in geoparks are presented, as well as the development of research combining the geosciences with the social science and humanities. The essential role of geoheritage in the popularization of knowledge is emphasized.

Research & information: general --- Geography --- geosite --- geotourism --- Mountainous Adygeya --- scenery --- tourism --- geoheritage --- geoconservation --- geoeducation --- sustainable development --- Greece --- geomorphological heritage --- geomorphological synthesis --- geocultural sites --- geoheritage assessment --- Aegean --- immersive virtual reality --- geology --- photogrammetry --- education --- Iceland --- Santorini --- Etna --- geosites --- georoutes --- Ionian islands --- geosite assessment --- Chelmos-Vouraikos UGGp --- geological and mining heritage --- underground-overground patrimonial integration --- La Carolina --- Spain --- digital tools --- story maps --- virtual reality --- RURITAGE --- geopark --- Psiloritis --- geosite quantitative assessment --- Nisyros Island --- urban geoheritage --- building stone --- cultural landscapes --- mining --- quarrying --- UNESCO World Heritage --- natural disasters --- inner areas --- natural resources --- Matese National Park --- Southern Apennines --- mineralogical heritage --- geo-conservation --- mineralogical museum --- iron mines --- skarn-related mineralization --- geotrails --- salinas --- saltscapes --- local development --- geodiversity --- geoethics --- semiotics content analysis --- geosite --- geotourism --- Mountainous Adygeya --- scenery --- tourism --- geoheritage --- geoconservation --- geoeducation --- sustainable development --- Greece --- geomorphological heritage --- geomorphological synthesis --- geocultural sites --- geoheritage assessment --- Aegean --- immersive virtual reality --- geology --- photogrammetry --- education --- Iceland --- Santorini --- Etna --- geosites --- georoutes --- Ionian islands --- geosite assessment --- Chelmos-Vouraikos UGGp --- geological and mining heritage --- underground-overground patrimonial integration --- La Carolina --- Spain --- digital tools --- story maps --- virtual reality --- RURITAGE --- geopark --- Psiloritis --- geosite quantitative assessment --- Nisyros Island --- urban geoheritage --- building stone --- cultural landscapes --- mining --- quarrying --- UNESCO World Heritage --- natural disasters --- inner areas --- natural resources --- Matese National Park --- Southern Apennines --- mineralogical heritage --- geo-conservation --- mineralogical museum --- iron mines --- skarn-related mineralization --- geotrails --- salinas --- saltscapes --- local development --- geodiversity --- geoethics --- semiotics content analysis