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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This class introduces the student to the most popular
colored stones on the market and the instruments necessary
to identify and separate from each other. Special attention
is given to the characteristics of the stones that may
require special precautions to be taken by the bench
jewelers. The student is also introduced to the various
synthetic and imitation stones and how to separate these
"fabulous fakes" from their natural counterparts.
PRESENTATION
Lecture, video, hands-on training, lab books supplied.
TOPICS
GEMOLOGY INSTRUMENTS
Microscope - Loupe - Refractometer - Polariscope - Dichroscope -
Spectroscope - Ultraviolet Lamp - Measuring Gauges - Weighing Scales - Color
Filter
GEM IDENTIFICATION
Instrumentation - Gem Classification - Colored Stones Amber -
Aquamarine - Amethyst - Emerald - Sapphire - Ruby - Citrine - Topaz - Pearl -
Garnet - Spinel - Ivory - Turquoise - Tanzanite - Peridot -
Tourmaline - Moonstone - Jade – Lapis Lazuli - Malachite
SYNTHETICS AND IMITATIONS
A lab book is provided for student's use, which they keep.
A Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the class.
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