Gemmological Instruments

Gemmological Instruments
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 341
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ISBN-10 : 9781483192260
ISBN-13 : 1483192261
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Book Synopsis Gemmological Instruments by : Peter G Read

Download or read book Gemmological Instruments written by Peter G Read and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gemmological Instruments deals with the developments in diamond grading equipment and gem testing instruments since the publication of the first edition in 1978. These developments include improvements in the versatility and styling of existing instruments such as the reflectivity meter, the composite spectroscope, and the refractometer. It also addresses the criticisms in the first edition and provides a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of different gem testing equipment. This book is organized into 16 chapters that describe groundbreaking instruments like the thermal conductivity diamond testers and home-constructed items that while innovative have not yet been commercialized. There are also chapters dealing with microphotography and identification of synthetics and stimulants. This book also provides a listing of gemstone constants and characteristic inclusions in natural and synthetic gemstones. This book will be of interest to people interested in equipment for gem testing and diamond grading.


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