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Alexandrite

Tsarstone collectors guide

gemstones

161. Luminescence
The emission of certain visible wavelengths of light from a substance other than thermal process, which are used as diagnostic determination of gemstones. It is caused by the emission of photons, when an exited atom within the substance returns to the gro
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162. Is there a difference between Russian and Brazilian Alexandrite gemstones? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Is there a difference between Russian and Brazilian Alexandrite gemstones? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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163. Re: Zandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Re: Zandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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164. Nice Color Change Alexandrite Oval 7.46cts.
Extremely rare Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl) Oval 7.46cts from Tanzania (Tunduru)
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165. Gemstone
Any rough mineral or other material natural or synthetic, which possesses the necessary attractiveness, brilliance, beauty, rarity, color dispersion, refraction, color or colorless, flawless, portability, fashionably, and durability for use in gem industr
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166. American Gemological Laboratories
American Gemological Laboratories is a unit of Collectors Universe, the leading provider of value-added authentication and grading services for high-value collectibles and gemstones, which was founded in 1986 and publicly traded since 1999. In 1977, Ameri
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167.
David Wein is an online fine jewelry store in association with Multicolour.com, the world´s most eclectic favourite online gemstone retailer. David Wein brings together an exquisite range of fine jewelry at exceptional value. Visitors will find an e
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168. Alexandrite
Named after Russian Tsar Alexander II. A highly dichroic, rare variety of chrysoberyl. Emerald green in natural daylight, reddish in violet by artificial light, due to its unusual absorption properties. One of the hardest and most important gemstones. A f
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169. David Wein
David Wein is an online fine jewelry store in association with Multicolour.com, the world´s most eclectic favourite online gemstone retailer. David Wein brings together an exquisite range of fine jewelry at exceptional value. Visitors will find an e
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170. Re: Buying Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Re: Buying Alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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171. Synthetic
Artificially made substance that has the same appearance, physical properties and chemical compound as its natural counterpart mineral. Some synthetic stones have no counterpart in nature they are synthetic gemstones except if they used as an imitation fo
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172. Book review: Russian Alexandrites at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Book review: Russian Alexandrites at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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173. Book review: Russian Alexandrites at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Book review: Russian Alexandrites at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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174. Alexandrite Garnet at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Alexandrite Garnet at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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175. AIGS Gemological Laboratory
First professional gemological laboratory to be established in Asia in 19978, - The AIGS Gemological Laboratory is a private, independent gemological laboratory, member of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA), and The International Colored
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176. color grading alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
color grading alexandrite at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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177. Book review: Russian Alexandrites at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Book review: Russian Alexandrites at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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178. Ultrasonic cleaning
A device for cleaning dirt and other foreign particles from gemstones and jewelry articles by subjecting them to ultrasonic vibrations immersed in water or other solvent. The articles must be free of stress flaws. Glass lenses and other bodies can be poli
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179. Alexandrite Questions, Answers and a Quick Reference
The quick reference to how to select, buy and enjoy alexandrite gemstones and jewelry
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180. Imitation
To result something of a genuine article or natural gemstone or simulate it from any material that imitate by its color, the appearance of a natural gemstone. Imitation gemstone having wholly different physical properties and chemical composition, and hen
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181. Flux-fusion method
This is a technique used to make certain synthetic gemstones such as emerald, ruby, spinel, quartz, Alexandrite, YAG, etc., man-made crystals growing in a high melting solvent or flux. The material or composition of desired synthetic crystal (beryllium an
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182. Synthetic alexandrite identification at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Synthetic alexandrite identification at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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183. SSEF
SSEF laboratory offers analysis of precious stones and issue test reports for diamonds, coloured stones and pearls. It was recognized in 1978 by the International Confederation of Jewellers and Goldsmiths (CIBJO and also a member of the International Colo
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184. Natural Alexandrite Ring at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Natural Alexandrite Ring at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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185. Hardness
The quality of resistance or property of minerals, gemstones, etc., which is determined by reference to an empirical scale of standard of minerals. Hardness is the resistance of a mineral offered to abrasion or scratching (scelerometric). The absolute har
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186. Angelica at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Angelica at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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187. The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand
IT Gem Testing Laboratory (GIT-GTL), has been accredited by The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) as the CIBJO Registered Laboratory since May 2000.
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188. Hong Kong Gems Laboratory
Established in 1987, Hong Kong Gems Laboratory is well equipped and recognized by gemologists and industry professionals. Full-service lab offers FTIR spectrophotometerservice, which provides evidence for jadeite jade and diamond, corundum, emerald and ot
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189. Spectroscope
A small hand optical device for obtaining and visually observing spectrum, in which collimated light passes through a narrow slit onto either a prism or diffraction grating, its spectrum being viewed by a lens system or telescope. The angle between the c
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190. Colour change garnet, Malaia garnet and malaya garnet at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Colour change garnet, Malaia garnet and malaya garnet at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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191. The Weinman Mineral Gallery
The museum features four main galleries: The Weinman Mineral Gallery, The Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion and The Collins Family My Big Backyard. A 120-seat digital planetarium and an observatory with a state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope will also be lo
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192. GemResearch Swisslab
Private gemological research company focused on the characterization of high-quality gems from newly opened mines.
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193. How can I add my gemstone? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
How can I add my gemstone? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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194. What is the difference between chrysoberyl and alexandrite? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
What is the difference between chrysoberyl and alexandrite? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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195. Alexandrite of Brésilia at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Alexandrite of Brésilia at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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196. Clarity grading
The classification of fashioned gemstones or diamonds according to their clarity using the standard nomenclature of terms: flawless, pure, clean, perfect (for top grade). VVS (very very slightly included), VS (very slightly included), SI (slightly include
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197. Re: Browse gemstones tagged with color change gemstone at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Re: Browse gemstones tagged with color change gemstone at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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198. Vanadium
A very hard, light-gray, ductile, malleable, metallic element of the group V of the Periodic System with the symbol V. It is one of the 8 pigment metals responsible for color in gemstones such as beryl, sapphire (natural or synthetic). Used as a component
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199. Alexandrite Gemstone Collectors Guide, Alexandrite gemstones gallery and Alexandrite mining information at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Alexandrite Gemstone Collectors Guide, Alexandrite gemstones gallery and Alexandrite mining information at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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200. Re: Are there any other gemstones which change color? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Re: Are there any other gemstones which change color? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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201. Are there any other gemstones which change color? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Are there any other gemstones which change color? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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202. Color change natural tourmaline at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Color change natural tourmaline at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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203. Pegmatite
A light-colored, coarse-grained igneous rock from granite clan containing orthoclase, quartz, microline, mica, gemstones, and many ferromagnesian minerals resulting from slow solidification. Pegmatite is occurring place of many uncommon gem minerals such
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204. Appraisals at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Appraisals at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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205. Re: Help with web design at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Re: Help with web design at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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206. Red color change garnet at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Red color change garnet at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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207. Physical properties
Physical properties of gemstones are extremely important in understanding geological phenomena in synthesizing new materials, and identification of minerals. Physical properties and chemical composition of minerals change with temperature and pressure. P
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208. Colour change sapphire anyone? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Colour change sapphire anyone? at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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209. alexandrite for sale at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
alexandrite for sale at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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210. Phenomenon
A special optical occurrence, or circumstance observed or are visible in certain gemstones such as chatoyancy, asterism, or play of color, adularescence, girasol, labradorescence, opalescence, schiller, etc.
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211. Translucent
Gemstone transmits light but no object can be seen clearly through it such as moonstone. Translucent gemstones are not suitable for brilliant cutting but cut cabochon.
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212. Gemstone cuts
Any forms or styles used in the fashioning of gemstones such as antique cut, brilliant cut, emerald cut, baguette, cabochon, rose cut, etc.
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213. Weight of gemstones and precious metals
A standard mass. The unit of weight of gemstones since 1913, is the international metric carat or decimally of them in points.
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214. Pala International
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215. China Stone
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216. Gemsuite
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217. Colburn Earth Science Museum
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218. Jewel
A fashioned ornament for personal adornment, which is made of noble metals mounted with natural, synthetic, or imitation gemstones.
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219. Multicolour Gems
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220. Lapidary
A craftsman who cuts, polishes, and engraves colored gemstones, other than diamonds. A worker who cuts, and polishes diamonds is known as a diamond cutter.
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221. Browse gemstones tagged with color change gemstone at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
Browse gemstones tagged with color change gemstone at Alexandrite discussion forums | Alexandrite guide
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222. Needlelike (silk)
Acicular a needle form of inclusions in gemstones.
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