Gems Decoded: Bridging Gemology, Mineralogy, Crystallography and Geology
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineralogical Crystallography and Biomineralization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2024) | Viewed by 10971
Special Issue Editors
Interests: gemmology; mineralogy; spectroscopy; geochemistry; geographic origin; gem identification; in-situ micro-analysis
Interests: diamond-hosted in ophiolite and kimberlite; gem geology
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Interests: gemology; mineralogy; metamorphism; fluid inclusions; isotope geochemistry; carbon
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gemstones, valued for their beauty, durability, and rarity, have long been highly prized resources. Natural gem crystals form under specific physical and chemical conditions; attempts to replicate these conditions can create synthetic gemstones. However, numerous aspects of the formation process and mechanism for both natural and synthetic gemstones remain enigmatic and warrant further investigation. Gemstones also embody the significance of mineralogy and geology, shedding light on the Earth's evolution through their crystal structures, defects, chemistry, and inclusions. With the ever-growing interest around their origin, formation, and identification, the pursuit of knowledge in this field has never been more crucial.
This Special Issue is focused on relevant topics, including but not limited to: 1) unravelling the natural gemstone coloration, treatment, identification, and geographic origin; 2) probing synthetic gemstone growth conditions, methods for optimizing crystals, and identification techniques; 3) tracing the metamorphic pathways and the geological events that lead to natural gem formation; 4) archeogemology involving historical significance and ancient techniques, providing a temporal perspective on gemstone usage; and 5) emerging discoveries from globally renowned gem localities and excavation sites.
Prof. Dr. Xiaoyan Yu
Dr. Fei Liu
Dr. Cun Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gemology
- gemstone characterization
- geographic origin
- gem identification
- in-site micro-analysis
- spectroscopy
- synthetics
- treatment
- geochronology
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