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Prof. Alexander Silverman, head of the Chemistry Department of the University of Pittsburg, an authority on glass, ceramics and gems, says that synthetic jewels of as good practical and esthetic value ...

Modern spectroscopy techniques can rapidly identify gemstone origins, distinguish natural from synthetic, and isolate elements that contribute to their quality WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2023 – Since ancient ...

Have you ever wondered how those resplendent lab-grown gems are created? Buckle up because we're in for a deep dive, discussing some cool stuff about how those synthetic gemstones are made. Nowadays, ...

Gems' unique elemental composition and atomic orientation act as a fingerprint, enabling researchers to uncover the stones' past, and with it, historical trade routes. Scientists now employ three ...