Be Diffusion of sapphire

Be Diffusion of sapphire

What are the cobwebs in sapphire? Diffusion treatments can be divided into surface diffusion and body diffusion Surface diffusion: Chromogenic compounds are added at high temperatures to improve the color of the stone. However, the chromogenic elements (Fe and Ti)...
Natural Emerald with Inclusions along Three Directions

Natural Emerald with Inclusions along Three Directions

Recently, Guild Gem Laboratories received a 10.48 ct sugarloaf emerald (figure 1) for identification and origin determination. The refractive index (approximately 1.58) and specific gravity (approximately 2.80) fell within the range for beryl, and Fourier-transform...