the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
the quarterly journal of the gemological institute of america
Internal Structures of Natural Pearls from Pinctada maxima, Identification of Resin-Filled Turquoise, Spinel Inclusions Chart, and More……
Duncan Pay, Editor-in-Chief
An overview of the Spring 2021 Gems & Gemology content.
Articles (4)
Internal Structures of Known Pinctada maxima Pearls: Natural Pearls from Wild Marine Mollusks
Presents the internal characteristics of natural P. maxima pearls, obtained from real-time microradiography (RTX) and X-ray computed microtomography (µ-CT) analysis of 774 samples.
Read MoreTechnical Evolution and Identification of Resin-Filled Turquoise
Provides criteria for detecting the resin filling of turquoise, an advanced treatment that reduces porosity and can dramatically improve appearance and stability.
Read MoreHow to Calculate Color from Spectra of Uniaxial Gemstones
Presents a method for accurately predicting the color of a gem material when viewed in any direction as long as the polarized spectra and the viewing angle relative to the c-axis are known.
Read MoreMicro-Features of Spinel
Provides a visual guide to the internal features of natural, synthetic, and treated spinel, as well as inclusions of spinel in other gemstones.
Read MoreRegular Features
Gem News International
Global coverage of gem sources, notable new gem materials, and recent industry developments.
View All (20)Most Valuable Article Awards
A Quantitative Description of the Causes of Color in Corundum
Emily V. Dubinsky, Jennifer Stone-Sundberg, and John L. Emmett
History of the Chivor Emerald Mine, Part I (1880–1925): From Rediscovery to Early Production
Karl Schmetzer, Gérard Martayan, and Jose Guillermo Ortiz
Naturally Colored Yellow and Orange Gem Diamonds: The Nitrogen Factor
Christopher M. Breeding, Sally Eaton-Magaña, and James E. Shigley
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