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Published June 2009 | public
Journal Article

The Geochemistry of Gems and Its Relevance to Gemology: Different Traces, Different Prices

Abstract

In colored gems, minor and trace chemical components commonly determine the difference between a common mineral specimen and a gemstone. Also, these components are often responsible for the color, and may provide a "fingerprint" for determining the provenance of the gemstone. The minor elements that are incorporated will depend on local geologic conditions such as temperature, redox conditions, and, particularly, chemistry.

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© 2009 Mineralogical Society of America.

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