Gemmological Instruments. Their Use and Principles of Operation

Content: 
Dedication, Page ii
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface to Second Edition, Page v
Preface to First Edition, Pages vii-viii
1 - Gemstone Characteristics and Constants used for Identification, Pages 1-19
2 - Preparation and Handling of Gemstones, Pages 20-32
3 - Inspection Aids, Pages 33-68
4 - Colour (including spectral absorption and pleochroism), Pages 69-83
5 - Refractive index. Birefringence. Optical character and dispersion, Pages 84-108
6 - Relative Reflectivity, Pages 109-123
7 - Specific gravity, Pages 124-135
8 - Spectra, Pages 136-158
9 - Luminescence, Pages 159-171
10 - Hardness, Pages 172-175
11 - Thermal conductivity, Pages 176-192
12 - Identification of Synthetics and Simulants, Pages 193-209
13 - Experimental Instruments, Pages 210-222
14 - Diamond Sorting and Grading, Pages 223-251
15 - Reserarch Laboratory Equipment, Pages 252-267
16 - Miscellaneous Items, Pages 268-283
Appendix A - Manufacturers and Suppliers, Pages 284-291
Appendix B - Gemstone Constants, Pages 292-303
Index, Pages 305-308
Index to advertisers, Page 309
Inside Back Cover, Pages 310-328