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Local gemologist takes part in expedition

FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Gem and Mineral Society (FGMS) invites the public to hear a first-hand account of the "ruby rush" taking place in the East African nation of Madagascar at the society’s monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.

Fallbrook resident Manuel (Manny) Diaz will share his adventures as a field gemologist on a grueling two-week trek through the Malagasy jungle as part of a three-man team from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

Considered the world’s foremost authority on gems and gemology, GIA regularly visits such locales to conduct research and gain direct awarenes...

 

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