System Gemology - (Second Edition)

Author: Zhang Beili, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book comprehensively and systematically elaborates on the gemological characteristics of natural ornamental stones, focusing on describing the physical properties, crystal structures, chemical compositions, and identification methods of over 50 common ornamental stones and more than 80 rare gemstones. It introduces artificial enhancement methods for natural gemstones and their distinguishing features, as well as the production principles, methods, and identification of synthetic and manufactured gemstones. The book explores the design, processing of gemstones, and their relationship with gemstone physical properties. It also introduces the structure and usage of conventional gemstone identification instruments. In line with the latest developments in gemology, it explains the principles, structures, and applications of several large instruments (such as infrared spectrometers and Raman spectrometers) in gemstone identification and gemological research. The book is well-organized, with clear concepts, fluent language, and substantial content, making it an ideal textbook for professional gemstone identification technicians, students and faculty in gemstone programs at universities and colleges, gemological researchers, and gemstone traders. It can also serve as a reference tool.