Difference between revisions of "Optical properties of gemstones"
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− | The way in which the | + | The way in which the behavior of light is affected by gemstones is important because this leads to: |
* Practical considerations about the way and shapes in which gemstones are cut, in order to display their beauty to the best advantage | * Practical considerations about the way and shapes in which gemstones are cut, in order to display their beauty to the best advantage | ||
− | * The observation and | + | * The observation and measurement of that behavior as a means of identification of gemstones. |
In diagram: [[Image:Diagram1.png|left]] | In diagram: [[Image:Diagram1.png|left]] |
Revision as of 10:26, 8 July 2006
The way in which the behavior of light is affected by gemstones is important because this leads to:
- Practical considerations about the way and shapes in which gemstones are cut, in order to display their beauty to the best advantage
- The observation and measurement of that behavior as a means of identification of gemstones.