Gemology is the science and study of gemstones; their sources, descriptions, origins,
identification, grading, and appraising.

Gemological instruments used in identifying and grading gemstones:

Binocular Microscope >>> ............10x corrected loop >>>

Polariscope >>> ....... .......................Refractometer >>>

Spectroscope >>> ........... ................... Dichroscope >>>

Ultraviolet Light >>> ........... Fiber Optic light source >>>

Daylight Fluorescent >>>.............................. Incandescent light source >>>
light source

Carat and Gram Weight Scale >>>

Diamond Tweezers >>> .............Chelsea Colour Filter >>>

Immersion Cell >>> ........................... Specific Gravity Heavy Liquids >>>

Master Colour Diamonds >>>

Diamond-Lite >>>

Millimeter Guage.>>>.......................... Table Guage >>>

Screw Micrometer >>>

Diamond Colorimeter >>>

Acid Test Kit >>>

Thermal Tester >>>

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