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Author
Read, Peter G.
Author Affiliation
United Gem Laboratory. Colombo. Gemmological Instruments. Ltd. United Kingdom. Council of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain
Title Of Article Chaper
A computer program for gem identification
Title Of Journal Book
Gems & gemology
Pages
157-163
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Following a feasibility study of computer-aided gem testing, which resulted in a student level gem identification program, the author has developed a professional version containing data on over 200 gem materials and gem simulants. The program sections include Gem Identification (using test inputs for refractive index (RI) values, optic sign, specific gravity (SG), etc. ), Gem Data Tables (arranged in alphabetical, RI, and SG order), Gem Data Comparisons, Gem Data Pages, and Gem Calculations (for determinations of SG, reflectivity, critical angle, and Brewster angle). This type of computer program provides rapid access to gem constants and characteristics, and can assist the less experienced gemologist by identifying unfamiliar or rare stones and indicating the various alternatives. -- AATA
Keywords
Gem Identification Computer-aided;Gemology Computer Software AATA
pub_id
51330