Gemology or, which is also known as gemmology is the science of dealing with natural and artificial gemstone materials. It falls under the branch of mineralogy. It is the science of studying, cutting, and valuing precious stones, but the essential part of gemology is to identify the gemstones, which is done by a gemologist. This role involves examination of gemstones using microscopes, computerized tools, and
Gemology is a field of study in the jewellery industry that refers to the features and properties of gemstones in identifying the genuine and separating it from the synthetics and imitations. Pearls, coral etc. are also included under Gemology. Though it started out as a branch of mineralogy it has since become a science of its own. A person who works in the field of
Gemology is the science of identifying, studying, grading and valuing precious stones, natural gems, diamonds, asteroids, etc. Starting out as an exclusive branch of mineralogy as most gems are natural minerals, it has grown into a science of its own. The expansive production of man-made jewels in 1970s and 1980s and the introduction of refined gem treatment processes since 1990s have led to a more