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| <span style="color:#cf7606; font-size:200%;"><b>Welcome to</b>&#160;</span><span style="color:#005288; font-size:200%;"><b>The Gemology Project</b></span><br><br>
  
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'''The Gemology Project is a non-profit gemstone and gem science wiki-style database for anyone interested in gemstones and gemology (gemmology).  Every month we highlight a gemstone and a piece of gemstone identification equipment to help us all understand more about the wonderful world of colored stones and diamonds. The Project begins with a general tutorial as an [[Introduction_to_Gemology|Introduction to Gemology]].'''
  
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'''We invite every gemologist, gemstone dealer or gem enthusiast to share their practical and theoretical gemological knowledge and help this central gemology repository grow.'''<br />
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'''You can simply click on the "submission" links at the top and bottom of each page and your information will be included as soon as possible.'''
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'''You can navigate through the site with the aid of our [[Table_Of_Contents|Contents page]]'''
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* [[Sphene]]
 
* [[Kyanite]]
 
* [[Pearl]]
 
* [[Causes of color]]
 
* [[Poudretteite]]
 
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* [[Color]]
 
* [[Maw-sit-sit]]
 
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* [[Dichroscope]]
 
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* [[10x Loupe]]
 
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'''The Gemology Project is a joined effort to bundle as much gemological information as possible and to distribute that  knowledge, without cost, to anyone interested in gemstones.'''
 
  
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<span style="color:#005288; font-size:180%;"><b>[[Images:Tourmaline |The Bruce Fry Tourmaline Collection]]</b> <br /><br />
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! style="background-color: #1d347d; color:white;" |'''In Memoriam: '''Alain van Acker''''''
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Alain van Acker was a great mind, an excellent teacher and a true friend. His accomplishments are immortal. This site is a solid memory of him and his work. The information provided on this site is an unique opportunity for you to learn more about gemstones. <br /> <br /><br /> <br />
Maw-sit-sit is a chromium-rich metamorphic rock with brilliant emerald green blotches and bands interspersed with dark green-black blotches. It is found in Tawmaw, Myitkyina-Mogaung District, Kachin State, Myanmar.
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On Alain's behalf: ''"Enjoy the ride!"''
It was first noted in the early 1960’s by the famed Swiss gemologist Eduard J. Gübelin during field investigations in Burma. The locality is near the historic imperial jadeite mines of northern Myanmar ... [[Maw-sit-sit|more]]
 
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|[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1851494308?ie=UTF8&tag=gemsandwhywelove&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1851494308 Understanding Jewellery<br /> by David Bennett] ||[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0929975421?ie=UTF8&tag=gemsandwhywelove&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0929975421 Exotic Gems <br/> by Renee Newman]||[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671687042 Gems & Crystals <br />Anna S. Sofianides]||[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0806994614 Gemstones <br /> by Walter Schmann] ||[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0750616741  Gems (5th Edition) <br /> by R. Webster]
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<center>'''Gemmology''' by Peter G. Read</center><br />
 
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Since ''Gemmology'' was first published, readers have used it to gain an in-depth appreciation of the science of gemmology, its history and practice. This 3rd edition has been completely revised to cover the latest methods of gem enhancement and indentification, as well as the most up-to-date test instruments and laboratory techniques. It includes details of the Gemmological Association's Foundation Course together with advice on examination techniques.
 
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The dichroscope is a pocket-sized tool that can aid in the identification of gemstones. With plenty of experience, one could even positively identify some gemstones with the dichroscope alone (although confirmation tests should always be carried out).
 
This tool is used to inspect pleochroism in gemstones and to quickly separate some common stones from each other (such as ruby versus red garnet) ... [[dichroscope|more]]
 
  
 
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Please also read the [[The_Gemology_Project:General_disclaimer | disclaimer]], [[ Frequently_Asked_Questions| FAQ]] and [[Help:Contents | help]] pages.

Latest revision as of 18:52, 24 November 2018

Welcome to The Gemology Project

The Gemology Project is a non-profit gemstone and gem science wiki-style database for anyone interested in gemstones and gemology (gemmology). Every month we highlight a gemstone and a piece of gemstone identification equipment to help us all understand more about the wonderful world of colored stones and diamonds. The Project begins with a general tutorial as an Introduction to Gemology.

We invite every gemologist, gemstone dealer or gem enthusiast to share their practical and theoretical gemological knowledge and help this central gemology repository grow.
You can simply click on the "submission" links at the top and bottom of each page and your information will be included as soon as possible.

You can navigate through the site with the aid of our Contents page


Latest Contributions

Faceting Designs

GPFDC.jpg


The Bruce Fry Tourmaline Collection

Tourmaline Collection Tourmaline Collection Tourmaline Collection Tourmaline Collection


'In Memoriam: Alain van Acker'

Alain van Acker was a great mind, an excellent teacher and a true friend. His accomplishments are immortal. This site is a solid memory of him and his work. The information provided on this site is an unique opportunity for you to learn more about gemstones.



On Alain's behalf: "Enjoy the ride!"


'Book Tips: Library Essentials'
Understanding jewellery.jpg Exotic Gems.jpg Gems Crystals.jpg Gemstones of the World.jpg Gems.jpg
Understanding Jewellery
by David Bennett
Exotic Gems
by Renee Newman
Gems & Crystals
Anna S. Sofianides
Gemstones
by Walter Schmann
Gems (5th Edition)
by R. Webster



Please also read the disclaimer, FAQ and help pages.