If you’ve never been to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. - you are missing a magnificent opportunity to view some of the world’s most beautiful gemstones.

A few years back I saw the blue Hope Diamond on display there. It had such luster and appeal- it’s hard to imagine a more impressive gemstone. Of course the history of this gemstone is full of legend and intrigue.

But for my money the best part of the display was the naturally occurring crystals that I imagined to still be growing behind the glass. Of course they weren’t, but because of their structure they almost seemed alive.

You’ll just have to go see for yourself.

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