Mineralogical methods for Eilat stone imitation identification
| M. Kutsevol National Mining University |
| Language: Ukrainian |
| Precious and Decorative Stones. No. 4 (90), 2017: 12-14 |
| Abstract Mineralogical characteristics of a gemstone with the trade name “Eilat stone” are reviewed. Two samples cut en cabochons are described. A conclusion is made that one of them is an imitation Eilat stone manufactured using mineral fragments. |
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