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Gemology in the 21st century • Betwixt two worlds
Journal Article
Emmett, J.L. and Hughes, R.W. (2010) Gemology in the 21st century • Betwixt two worlds. The Guide, Vol. 29, No. 1, pp. 1, 4–7.
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gems, gem nomenclature, corundum, heat treatment, Broken Bangle
Traditional gemology considers itself a science, but typically omits a key element of the scientific method. And is gemology simply a science, or something more? Read on to learn the answer…