A comprehensive reference to gemological materials and their identification, this text deals with each gem species outlining all the features a gem tester has to know before making an evaluation. The experienced author team describes each species from the point of view of natural or synthetic. They give advice over confusion with similar looking species and whether or not locality information is needed for sales. The book also addresses the issue of certification of non-diamond materials and the methods of carrying this out ...
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A comprehensive reference to gemological materials and their identification, this text deals with each gem species outlining all the features a gem tester has to know before making an evaluation. The experienced author team describes each species from the point of view of natural or synthetic. They give advice over confusion with similar looking species and whether or not locality information is needed for sales. The book also addresses the issue of certification of non-diamond materials and the methods of carrying this out. End of chapter summaries and recommended reading, along with a companion web site, provide all the support that the student and professional needs. The companion website provides regular updates, detailed information on the operation of gem testing instruments, and the opportunity to contact the authors with comments and queries.
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Add this copy of Identification of Gemstones to cart. $115.00, good condition, Sold by Patrico Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Apollo Beach, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Butterworth-Heinemann.
