The Study of...

Synthetic, Imitation and Treated Gemstones

In this section we will begin the study of synthetic, imitation, and treated gemstones. We will break this section up in order to accomodate as much information about specific gemstones for those needing a reference manual for gemological study.

All of these gem materials and more will be added over the coming months. Please return often to see the latest.

 Introduction

Directory of Synthetic Gemstones

Alexandrite

Amethyst

Diamond

Emerald

Opal

Ruby

Sapphire

Spinel

Zandrite

Directory of Imitation and Treated Gemstones

Cubic Zirconia (Diamond)

Emerald Doublet

Foil Glass (Opal)

Imitation Lapis Lazuli

Synthetic Forsterite (Tanzanite)

Synthetic Forsterite (Peridot)

Synthetic Moissanite (Diamond)

Directory of Gemstone Treatments

Coating

Diffusion

Heat Treatment

Irradiation

Fracture Filling

Laser Drilling

Oiling

 
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