gemology 1
What are the 3 gems that are rarer than diamond?
Rubies, sapphires and emeralds
what is the definition of Gemology?
Gemology is the science of identifying gemstones
What are the big 4 in gemology?
diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies
what are the 4 C's of gemology?
color, clarity, cut, and carat
what are the rarest colors of gems
violet green-yellow or brown
how does a gemologist identify gems?
they identify a gemstone by its specific characteristics and properties,
what are the different types of gemology?
special gemology and practical gemology.
What Gemology scientist use for tools?
Jeweler's Loupes, Microscopes, Dichroscopes, Polariscopes, Chelsea Filters and Ruby Filters, and Gem Refractometers and Reflectivity Meters.
what is the scale gemstones are graded on ?
Mohs' Scale
What stone is rarer than a diamond?
Tanzanite
What are the professionals of gemology?
appraisers, goldsmiths, jewelers, lapidaries, and scientists
what is the mineral Rubies and sapphires are made of
corundum