ANS RESEARCH CENTER (ANSRC)

Gemological LaboratoriesSpecial Services

The ANS Research Center (ANSRC), under the direction of Quang D. Bui, Dist. Sci., is an academic institute dedicated to advancing knowledge in Gemology and Meteoritics.

Our work encompasses:

• Rigorous identification and classification of gemstones and meteorites

• Structural and spectroscopic investigations of meteoritic diamonds (including Carbonado, Lonsdaleite, and rare carbon polymorphs)

• Scientific examination of rare extraterrestrial minerals and exotic alloys, alongside exploratory studies of frontier concepts such as antimatter

• The development of gemological and meteoritical standards to serve both research and education

Employing state-of-the-art analytical technologies, ANSRC maintains certification practices aligned with the highest international benchmarks.

Though modest in scale, the Center holds the distinction of being the only institution in Asia uniting gemology and meteoritics, with its efforts directed toward enriching fundamental science and providing dependable expertise to the international scientific community.