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Volume One covers the science of gemmology, including the chemical nature of gemstones, their physical and optical properties, basic crystallography, the absorption of light, the spectroscope, polarized light, the polariscope, pleochroism, the dichroscope, colour filters, specific gravity, luminescence, magnification, thermal conductivity, imitation, assembled and lab-created gemstones, and gemstone treatments and enhancements.

416 Pages

Volume 1 Video

Volume Two covers the identification of gemstones based on their colour and transparency, advanced gem testing techniques, and the grading of coloured gemstones, opals, jadeite, pearls and diamonds.

430 Pages

Volume 2 Video

Volume Three covers the mining of gemstones, coloured gemstone and diamond cutting and a comprehensive look at diamonds, corundum, beryl, chrysoberyl, spinel, zircon, topaz, tourmaline, peridot, quartz, garnet, tanzanite, lapis lazuli, turquoise, opal, jade, and pearls.

390 Pages

Volume 3 Video

Featuring the photography of internationally renowned gemstone/mineral photographers Tino Hammid & Jeff Scovil, Conny Forsberg, John Dyer, David Dyer, Lydia Dyer, Priscilla Dyer, Ozzie Campos, Dmitry Stolyarevich, Arjuna Irsutti and Sergey Pryanechnikov.

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