ContentsChapter 1 Gemstone Characteristics and Constants Used for Identification Appearance (Including Colour, Transparency, Surface and Internal Features, Etc). Refractive Index. Birefringence. Pleochroism. Dispersion. Specific Gravity. Absorption and Emission Spectra. Luminescence. Hardness.Chapter 2 Preparation and Handling of Gemstones Cleaning Methods. Ultrasonic Baths. Tweezers and Scoops. Stone Papers.Chapter 3 Inspection Aids Hand Lenses. Head Loupes. Microscopes and Attachments. Microphotography. Inspection Lamps.Chapter 4 Colour (Including Spectral Absorption and Pleochroism) Selective Absorption. Allochromatic and Idiochromatic Minerals. Dichroscopes. Colour Filters. Colour Grading. Colour Measuring Instruments.Chapter 5 Refractive Index. Birefringence. Optical Character and Dispersion Refractive Index by Immersion and Microscope Methods. Critical Angle Refractometers. Polariscopes and Konoscopes. The Table Spectrometer.Chapter 6 Relative Reflectivity Relationship Between Refractive Index, Lustre and Relative Reflectivity. Relative Reflectivity Meters.Chapter 7 Specific Gravity Hydrostatic Weighing Method. Heavy Liquid Method. Specific Gravity Indicators. Specific Gravity Bottle.Chapter 8 Spectra Absorption and Emission Spectra. The Prism Spectroscope. The Diffraction Grating Spectroscope. The Reversion Spectroscope. Use of The Spectroscope.Chapter 9 Luminescence Fluorescence and Phosphorescence. Cathodoluminescence. Triboluminescence. Crossed Filters. LW and SW Ultra-Violet Lamps. X-Ray Equipment.Chapter 10 Hardness Directional Hardness. Mohs Scale. Hardness Pencils. Hardness Test Plates.Chapter 11 Thermal Conductivity Thermal Conductivity of Diamond and Other Gem Materials. Thermal Conductivity Diamond Testers.Chapter 12 Identification of Synthetics and Simulants Synthetics-Alexandrite, Corundrum, Emerald, Opal, Spinel, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Diamond. Simulants-Alexandrite, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Paste. Composite Stones. Artificially Coloured Diamonds.Chapter 13 Experimental Instruments Air-Boundary Refractometer. Brewster-Angle Refractometers. 'Direct Method' R.I. Vernier Gauge. LED Refractometer Light Source. Phosphoroscope. Computer-Aided Gem Identification.Chapter 14 Diamond Sorting and Grading Equipment for the Automatic Sorting and Sizing of Rough Gem Diamonds. The Grading of Polished Diamonds. Grading Equipment. Grading Standards. The Weighing and Weight Estimation of Diamonds. The Identification of Polished Diamonds.Chapter 15 Research Laboratory Equipment The Electron-Spin Resonance Spectrometer. X-Ray Topography. The Electron Microprobe. The 'Luminoscope'. The Wide-Band Spectrophotometer. The Scanning Electron Microscope. Future Applications of Research Techniques.Chapter 16 Miscellaneous Items Gem Test Equipment. Portable Gem Laboratories. Video Microscopy. Jewelery Photography. Anti-Static Products and Devices. Anti-Vibration Pads and Mounts. Optical Filters. Materials. Catalogues.Appendix A Manufacturers and SuppliersAppendix B Tables of Gemstone Constants. Characteristic Inclusions in Natural and Synthetic GemstonesIndexIndex To Advertisers