Dictionary and terminology gemstones
1 - absorption spectrum: a particular form of dark lines or streaks seen by the human when I look at the jewel of the spectroscope. 2 - color variable: the term refers to gemstones and colored impurities, without which these stones are colorless. 3 - Alluvial deposits: the concentrations of detailed by erosion of the rock (the family) were deposited by rivers or streams remote. 4 - non-crystalline (amorphous): it has no atomic structure of regular internal or external form. 5 - associated minerals: minerals grow together, although they do not overlap in growth. 6 - constellation: star-like form can be seen on some of the stones when cut in the form cabochon. 7 - double refraction of light: the difference between the lowest and the highest refractive indices in gemstones in which the property of birefringence of light. 8 - cabochon: stone section and polished until the surface in the form of a hemisphere. 9 - carat (CT): unit of weight used for gems and Alkirt equal to five grams and ...