A Comprehensive Guide to Gemstone Identification: Understanding Specific Gravity
This article explains the use of specific gravity in gemstone identification, an important aspect of gemology. It presents a detailed table of specific gravity values for numerous gemstones, essential for gemologists and jewelry enthusiasts. This property, while not definitive for identification, is used alongside other tests like refractive index measurements for accurate gemstone analysis. The piece encourages readers interested in jade identification to subscribe to a newsletter for further gemological insights.