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Diamond Essentials
Book 2 & 3
12
English
Professional
09/06/2006

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Term
Binocular microscope
Definition
A tabletop magnifier with two eyepieces[image]
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Bruting
Definition
Forming the basic face-up outline of a diamond to prepare it for faceting
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Feather
Definition
a collective term for diamond cleavages and fractures
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Fracture filling
Definition
treatment that involves injecting a molten glass substance into a diamonds surface-reaching feathers or laser drill-holes
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Laser drilling
Definition
treatment that involves using a concentrated beam or laser light to reach a diamonds dark inclusions and to disquise or eliminate them
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Manufacturer
Definition
an individual or company that cuts and polishes diamonds and colored stones
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Pique
Definition
a general term for included stones
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Annealing
Definition
A heating process used to stabilize irridated color
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Flourescence
Definition
visible light of a material exposed to ultraviolet light
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Irradiation
Definition
a treatment that changes the color of a gem by exposing it to radioactive chemicals
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Near-colorless
Definition
a general term for diamonds in the G-to-J color range
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Tone
Definition
a colors degree of darkness or lightness
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