Rapid Spectroscopic Discrimination between Natural and Synthetic Emeralds, Rubies, and Alexandrite
Abstract
Both diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy can be used for rapid, nondestructive detection and identification of organic clarifying agents in fissure-filled emeralds, rubies, and torquoise. This article demonstrates that both techniques can be used to rapidly and effectively distinguish between natural and synthetic emeralds, rubies, and alexandrite.
Recommended Citation
D. W. Armstrong et al., "Rapid Spectroscopic Discrimination between Natural and Synthetic Emeralds, Rubies, and Alexandrite," American Laboratory, vol. 32, no. 13, American Laboratory, Jun 2000.
Department(s)
Chemistry
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0044-7749
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
01 Jun 2000
