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Cathodoluminescence as a Tool in Gemstone Identification

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Cathodoluminescence in Geosciences

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The introduction of a method such as cathodoluminescence (CL) in gemmology calls for two prerequisites. First, the new method must be applied non-destructively, furnishing unambiguous results. Second, it has to enable a trained gemmologist to differentiate quickly and accurately between a natural gemstone, a synthetic or an artificial stone.

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  1. Centre Scientifique d’Orsay, Département des Sciences de la Terre, Université de Paris XI, UMR 8616 Orsayterre Bat 504, 91405, Orsay Cedex, France

    Maurice Pagel

  2. Centre de Recherches Agronomiques, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 2, esplanade Roland Garros, 51100, Reims, France

    Vincent Barbin

  3. Université Pierre et Marie Curie, 4, place Jussieu, 75252, Paris Cedex 05, France

    Philippe Blanc

  4. Centre de Recherches Pétrographiques et Géochimiques, 15, rue Notre Dame des Pauvres, BP 20, 54501, Vandoeuvre-les Nancy Cedex, France

    Daniel Ohnenstetter

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Ponahlo, J. (2000). Cathodoluminescence as a Tool in Gemstone Identification. In: Pagel, M., Barbin, V., Blanc, P., Ohnenstetter, D. (eds) Cathodoluminescence in Geosciences. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04086-7_19

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