Rough Diamond Crystal with an Unusual Coating of Fake Green “Radiation Stains”
The interior structures of pearls are always of interest, as they are never revealed until the analysis begins.
Inclusion-Rich Black Topaz from the Thomas Mountains, Utah
Topaz is an important gemstone that occurs in various colors.
Kimberlites: Earth’s Diamond Delivery System
Examines the basic characteristics of kimberlites and their relationship with diamonds.
A Pearl Identification Challenge
Two pearls presented a unique challenge, as testing at three different gemological laboratories could not conclusively identify them as natural or cultured, determine a freshwater or saltwater growth environment, or specify the producing mollusk.
Mexican Opal with Large Fluid Inclusion
Although opals generally contain water in their structure, fluid inclusions large enough to be resolved with the microscope are rare; those that can be seen with the unaided eye are exceedingly rare.
Curved Banding in Flame-Fusion Synthetic Sapphires
The appearance of curved banding under short-wave UV easily identifies flame-fusion synthetic sapphire.
Inclusions in Natural, Treated, Synthetic, and Imitation Opal
Provides a visual guide to the internal features of natural, treated, synthetic, and imitation opal.
The Effect of Low-Temperature Heat Treatment on Pink Sapphire
Twelve pink sapphires undergo low-temperature heat treatment and reveal a correlation with the 3232 cm-1 FTIR peak.
A Decade of Ruby from Mozambique: A Review (英语)
Reviews the mining history, market impact, and properties of ruby from northern Mozambique near Montepuez, now the world’s most productive source.
Madagascar Sapphire: Low-Temperature Heat Treatment Experiments
Shows how the color of Madagascar sapphire is lightened with heating to relatively low temperatures below 1350°C.

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