Research And News
Ornamental Stones
Beauty, durability and rarity are the most important qualities of the gem stones. Damayanthi Epa (FGA, PG Diploma in Gemmology)
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Science & Technology for the value-addition of Sri Lanka
Gems are mined as rough stones. Before entering the market they are subjected to cutting and polishing, at the lapidaries. P R K Fernando {Grad Chem, M Sc (Peradeniya), PG Diploma (Colombo), M I Chem C, MGA (SL)}
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Gemstones of Gemmological value
Gems are minerals. Due to several chemical and physical activities minerals are formed in the earth. Sri Lanka is famous for gems all over the world..
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Do gemstones have powers
There is so much literature on the healing power of gemstones and the power of eliminating malefic effects on planets.
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Collector Gems / Rare Gems / Unusual Gems
There is an important subject that is hardly ever discussed in the gemological world, which is a shame because it is a critical area
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Problems in the Practice
Consultant Gemmologist To an inexperienced gemmologist or dealer, some of the gems moving around in the marketplace can pose serious problems, resulting in serious financial loss, if care is not taken in observation and testing.
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Possibility of Identifying Treated and Non-Treated Sri Lankan Ruby and Sapphires by FT-IR Spectroscopy
Sandun Illangasinghe1, Hasintha Wijesekara2 and Meththika Vithanage2. 1.Research Officer, Gem & Jewellery Research & Training Institute, Hiddelana, Ratnapura. sillangasinghe@gmail.com 2. Chemical & Environmental Systems Modeling Research Group, Institute of Fundamental Studies, Huntana Road, Kandy.
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