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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:

bulletAquafilter - for differentiating blue gemstones, separating Aquamarine from Topaz and other blue gems.  Using the Aquafilter, here is the appearance of pale blue gemstones:
 

Gemstone

Apparent Color

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:
 

Gemstone

Apparent Color

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 set.

Full instructions are included.  This item typically ships within 1 business day.

Qty: SKU: F-4000   Price: $64

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