1. Radiation treatment is a gemstone treatment that involves exposing certain gemstones to controlled levels of radiation to enhance their color.
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2. Certain gemstones are more suitable for radiation treatment. Common irradiated gemstones include diamonds, topaz, tourmaline.
3. Natural blue diamonds are incredibly rare and valuable. However, through radiation treatment, diamonds with a yellowish or brownish tint can be transformed into stunning blue diamonds.
4. Gemstones are exposed to radiation, typically in the form of gamma rays or high- energy electrons.
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Natural, Synthetic, and Imitation Gems
Factors Affecting Gemstone Cutting
Gemological Institute Of America (GIA)
Precious and Semiprecious Gems
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