Introduction to Gemology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
JWT 202
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To impart the knowledge of Gemology   &  the use of various laboratory equipment such as the gemological microscope, dichroscope, polariscope, specific gravity balance, refract meter, ultraviolet light, spectroscope, and other instruments used in gem identification.
  • To acquire a thorough knowledge of all precious and semi-precious stones and the ways in which they are used in jewelry.
     
9.00
Unit I: 
Gemology
  • Definition, value of gemstone      
  • Moh’s scale of Hardness
  • Use of gems for astrological purpose
     
5.00
Unit II: 
Gems Stones: Shapes & cuts
  • Studying Different Cuts and Shapes of Stone
15.00
Unit III: 
Characteristics of Gem stones
  •     Physical Properties of Gem Stones
  •     Optical Properties of Gem Stones
  •     Identification Of Gems  With Help Of Instruments
7.00
Unit IV: 
Classification and types
  •     Precious Gems
  •     Semi Precious Gems
  •     Imitation Gems
9.00
Unit V: 
Gemstones setting
  •     Study of Setting –Channel, Prong, Pave, Plate, Flush, Illusion, Invisible  and Tension.
Essential Readings: 
  1.     Butterworth- Heinemann, Oxford -Gemology, 2nd edition, by Peter G. Read (1999),
  2.     Hall, Judy=The Crystal Bible : A Definitive Guide to Crystals, Published in March 5, 2003, Walking Stick Press.  
  3.     Michael O’Donoghue =Identification of Gemstones,published in January 16, 2003, Butterworth-Heinemann
References: 
  1. Robert Webster-Practical Gemology by Gemstones of the world by Walter Schumann
  2. Peter G. Read=Gemology (2nd Edition)
  3. Maggie Compbell Pedersen -Gem & Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin
Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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