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Eljen Treated TURQUOISE.

Authors :
Owens, Philip A.
Eaton-Magaña, Sally
Source :
Gems & Gemology. Summer2009, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p140-140. 3/4p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article focuses on the results of a test conducted to some samples of turquoise treated by the proprietary process created by Eljen Stones. It describes the fluorescence shown by all the samples of turquoise following exposure to long-wave ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It attributes the luster of the polished stones to the hardness of such gems. Also noted is the consistency between the test findings and claims by the treater in terms of the hardness, cutting and polish quality of the gems.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0016626X
Volume :
45
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Gems & Gemology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
43931809