Learn to Use a Polariscope (Video)
Taking polariscope readings can be challenging. In this tutorial video, you'll learn how to use this tool and which gems might give you anomalous results.
By Kyrylo Gubariev, Graduate Gemologist (GG, AJP), Addison Rice, updated on
Taking polariscope readings can be challenging. In this tutorial video, you'll learn how to use a polariscope and which gems might give you anomalous results.
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