Rapid Gemstone Identification Using UV-Visible Diffuse Reflectance Spectrophotometry - AZoOptics

A study published in the journal Molecules proposes UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectrophotometry with optic fibers (FORS) as a non-invasive easy and rapid technique for the preliminary identification of precious gemstones.

Identifying gemstones is crucial in studying cultural heritage because of their immense worth. The most valuable gemstones, such as sapphire, ruby, emerald, and diamond, are commonly replaced with ch… [+6536 chars]

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