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- Title
Applications of Raman spectroscopy to gemology.
- Authors
Bersani, Danilo; Lottici, Pier Paolo
- Abstract
Being nondestructive and requiring short measurement times, a low amount of material, and no sample preparation, Raman spectroscopy is used for routine investigation in the study of gemstone inclusions and treatments and for the characterization of mounted gems. In this work, a review of the use of laboratory Raman and micro-Raman spectrometers and of portable Raman systems in the gemology field is given, focusing on gem identification and on the evaluation of the composition, provenance, and genesis of gems. Many examples are shown of the use of Raman spectroscopy as a tool for the identification of imitations, synthetic gems, and enhancement treatments in natural gemstones. Some recent developments are described, with particular attention being given to the semiprecious stone jade and to two important organic materials used in jewelry, i.e., pearls and corals. [Figure not available: see fulltext.]
- Subjects
RAMAN spectroscopy; GEMS &; precious stones; JADE; PEARLS; GEMOLOGY
- Publication
Analytical & Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2010, Vol 397, Issue 7, p2631
- ISSN
1618-2642
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00216-010-3700-1