How to get the blues of the pink: detection of low temperature treatment of pink sapphires
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Date : 2010
Latest research on detection of low temperature treatment of pink sapphires. Presentation by Dr. Michael Krzemnicki of SSEF.
Research Library
Appearance of new bead material in cultured pearls
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Date : 2010
Abstract: A range of different materials has already been used as cores in beaded cultured pearls, and now two new alternative options, baroque shaped shell beads and Chinese freshwater cultured pearls, are being used. Experiments with beads of the latter, approximately 6.5 mm across, have been carried out with marine Pinctada maxima and Pinctada margaritifera oysters. After 13 months, nearly 200 pearls of each kind were harvested. Cross sections and further observations of resulting pearls are described. X-radiographs and X-ray microtomography are found to generally deliver clear evidence for identification. These pearls have beenfound to be very suitable for subsequent drilling. Natural pearls also have been used as nuclei for producing cultured pearls. The material used is either non-nacreous, brown or of an unattractive appearance. This new kind of cultured pearl is diffi cult to identify, because the radiographic structures of the natural cores are masking these cultured pearls.
Journal of Gemmology (2010)
Author(s): H.A. Haenni, M.S. Krzemnicki, L.E. Cartier
Eine Reise zu den Spinellen Tansanias
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Date : 2010
Eine Reise zu den Spinellen Tansanias. Gold’Or (2010)
Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki
Interesting muscovite specimens from Pakistan: epitaxial incrustation and pseudomorphism after beryl
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Date : 2010
Interesting muscovite specimens from Pakistan: epitaxial incrustation and pseudomorphism after beryl. Published in the Journal of the Gemmological Association of Hong Kong (2010).
Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki
Künstliches Glas mit interessantem Farbeffekt – Grüsse aus dem Weltall oder doch sehr irdisch?
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Date : 2010
Künstliches Glas mit interessantem Farbeffekt – Grüsse aus dem Weltall oder doch sehr irdisch?. Gold’Or (2010)
Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki
Voyage au pays des spinelles
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Date : 2010
Voyage au pays des spinelles. Gold’Or (2010)
Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki
Verre artificiel changeant de couleur – Une pierre “extraterrestre”
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Date : 2010
Tags : Francais / Verre Artificiel
Verre artificiel changeant de couleur – Une pierre “extraterrestre” Gold’Or (2010)
Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki
Keshis entering natural pearl trade
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Date : 2010
Keshis entering natural pearl trade. Jewellery News Asia (2010)
Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki
X-ray computed microtomography: distinguishing natural pearls from beaded and non-beaded cultured pearls
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Date : 2010
Abstract: The distinction of natural from cultured pearls traditionally has been based on X-radiography. X-ray computed microtomography (μ-CT) has recently been applied to gain more insight into pearl structures. Using this technique, this article presents features observed in a selection of natural pearls and beaded and non-beaded cultured pearls. Based on these observations, μ-CT is shown to be a powerful tool for pearl identification.
Gems & Gemology (2010)
Author(s): H.A. Haenni, M.S. Krzemnicki, P. Chalus, S. Karampelas, S.D. Friess
Spinel: bold, beautiful and affordable
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Date : 2010
Spinel: bold, beautiful and affordable. Jewellery News Asia (2010)
Author(s): M.S. Krzemnicki