Learn to Use the Spectroscope (Video)
Taking spectroscope readings can be challenging. This tutorial video will teach you different techniques you can use to view a gem's absorption spectrum.
By Kyrylo Gubariev, Graduate Gemologist (GG, AJP), Addison Rice, updated on
Taking spectroscope readings can be challenging. This tutorial video will teach you different techniques you can use to view a gem's absorption spectrum.
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