(2003). Differentiation of natural and synthetic gem-quality diamonds by luminescence properties. Optical Materials, 24:243-251.Lindblom, J., Holsa, J., Papunen, H., Hakkanen, H., and Mutanen, J. (2003) Dif- ferentiation of natural and synthetic gem-quality diamonds by luminescence ...
Some diamond crystals are attractive enough to be used in jewellery without polishing. The effects of fashioning on the appearance and value of a rough diamond are such that it will almost always be carried out on good gem quality crystals, but those of lower quality, which might not qualify...
But like all gem materials, low-quality (i.e., non-gem quality) pieces may be available for a few dollars per carat. Such stones are generally not clean enough to facet. Because of the rarity of this gemstone, large sizes command very high premiums. Facet-quality alexandrite rough is ...
Gem quality almandine garnet is translucent, but depending on the cut, some stones may appear to be more translucent to opaque. Most almandine garnet rough is opaque and not considered to be of gem quality. These specimens are typically used for various industrial purposes. Almandine Garnet Cut ...
Thulite is a rare, pink, gem-quality variety of zoisite. It can be cut into beautiful cabochons, beads, small sculptures, and other lapidary items. Tiger's-Eye Tiger's-eye is a material that forms when quartz replaces crocidolite. When it is cut into a cabochon with its fibrous struc...
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It is frustrating to cut, yields a low-quality product, and doesn't even make nice tumbled stones.Turritella Agate rough: Another close-up photo of Turritella Agate. The width of this view is about two inches. What About Elimia tenera? If you go into a rock shop or a gem, mineral,...
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Rough brazilianite photographed by Henry Mesa. We have now entered a new century and may look forward to the introduction of new gem materials. Some have already appeared. A commercially important source of diamonds in Canada is now mined, a new gem mineral, pezzottaite, from Madagascar...
She said quality is also important, with all the stones listed in Mega Gems seen as great quality for their sizes. As of press time, Mega Gems included everything from a 120.52-carat pair of trapiche sapphires ($11,790) and the 143.33-carat color change garnet seen below ($1.52 million...