Unusual doublets created from two different synthetics are revealed at the Carlsbad laboratory.
Read MoreA blue synthetic spinel grown by the Verneuil process displayed the short-wave UV reaction of a flux-grown sample.
Read MoreExamination of red and blue samples of a relatively new flux synthetic spinel from Russia established criteria by which they can be separated from their natural counterparts.
Read MoreSimilarities between natural spinels - with intense blue colour - and synthetic material, have led to difficulties in the recognition of the natural stones by traditional methods.
Read MoreFrom the Summer 1991 issue of Gems & Gemmology, a summary of important gemmology-related articles published in other journals.
Read MoreThis article, from the Winter 1991 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemmology.
Read MoreThis article, from the Autumn 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.
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