Gemstone irradiation
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gemstone-irradiation-277-12829937
title:
Gemstone irradiation
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Gemstone irradiation is a process in which a gemstone is artificially irradiated in order to enhance its optical properties. High levels of ionizing radiation can change the atomic structure of the gemstone's crystal lattice, which in turn alters the optical properties within it. As a result, the gemstone's color may be significantly altered or the visibility of its inclusions may be lessened. The process, widely practiced in jewelry industry, is done in either a nuclear reactor for neutron bom
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Process to enhance a gemstone's optical properties
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemstone_irradiation
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2023-09-15T22:43:02Z
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