Coral, especially red coral ... since the largest and most valuable ones are steeped in mystery. One black diamond, the Spirit of de Grisogono, is believed to be 312.24 carats but was sold ...

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In North America and other parts of the world, you may encounter a red and black snake along your hike and wonder if you're dealing with a venomous snake species or something like a harmless milk ...

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Found all over the world, calcite is the most stable form of calcium carbonate and is the main mineral found in limestone.

it is predominantly decorated with black enamel and has an onyx plinth. In common with the present clock, Farouk’s clock also had appliquéd Roman numerals set with diamonds and ridged coral decoration ...

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At first glance, the coral snake vs. king snake distinction can seem borderline impossible. But these two reptiles are worlds apart in terms of how they live, hunt and defend themselves.