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Gem Filter Set
(Actual appearance of filters may be different from photo at left)
This set of five filters includes the following individual filters:
 | Aquafilter - for differentiating blue gemstones, separating Aquamarine
from Topaz and other blue gems. Using the Aquafilter, here is the appearance of pale blue gemstones:
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Gemstone
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Apparent Color
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| Aquamarine |
Green |
| Topaz |
Blue-Gray |
| Spinel |
Pinkish |
| Sapphire |
Grey |
| Tanzanite |
Pinkish |
| Zircon and Benitoite |
Brilliant flashes of Red and Blue-Green |
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Ruby Filter - A green filter for discriminating among red
stones such as Ruby, Spinel, Tourmaline, and Garnets. Using the Ruby
Filter, here is the appearance of various red and pink gemstones:
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Gemstone
|
Apparent Color
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| Ruby |
Bright Blue |
| Red Glass |
Dark Purple |
| Spinel |
Gray/Blue |
| Pink Spinel |
Light Blue |
| Pink Sapphire |
Light Blue |
| Tourmaline |
Gray/Purple |
| Almandine Garnet |
Gray |
| Rhodolite Garnet |
Gray |
| Pyrope Garnet |
Brownish |
| Red Beryl |
Gray |
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Synthetic Emerald Characterization Set - a 2 filter set
which allows one to quickly separate synthetic Emeralds (flux or
hydrothermal) from natural Emeralds. Used in conjunction
with the Chelsea Colour Filter, this filter set greatly simplifies the
recognition of synthetic emeralds. Just remember, "Red, Red, Drop
Dead!". Select this link for more details on the
Synthetic Emerald set.
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Bead Buyer's and Parcel Picker's Filter Set - a 4
filter set designed for the simultaneous examination of a number of
gemstones, either as a string of beads or a parcel of loose stones.
The idea is that if all the beads or stones in a set are of identical
material, they will appear the same when viewed through any filter in this
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Full instructions are included. This item typically ships within 1
business day.
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