Learn to Use a Dichroscope (Video)

Not sure if your gem is pleochroic? This tutorial video will teach you how to use the dichroscope to determine pleochroism.

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By Kyrylo Gubariev, Graduate Gemologist (GG, AJP), Addison Rice, updated on May 26, 2020

Determining if a gem shows pleochroism can help you identify it. This tutorial video will teach you how to use the dichroscope to view dichroic and trichroic colors.

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By Kyrylo Gubariev, Graduate Gemologist (GG, AJP), Addison Rice, updated on May 26, 2020

Determining if a gem shows pleochroism can help you identify it. This tutorial video will teach you how to use the dichroscope to view dichroic and trichroic colors.

Interested in this topic?

This article is also a part of our Gemology Tools Mini Course, in the unit Measuring Optical Properties.

View the Course

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By Kyrylo Gubariev, Graduate Gemologist (GG, AJP), Addison Rice, updated on May 26, 2020

Determining if a gem shows pleochroism can help you identify it. This tutorial video will teach you how to use the dichroscope to view dichroic and trichroic colors.