Gemology

science dealing with natural and artificial gems and gemstones

Gemology or gemmology is the science of dealing with natural and artificial gems and gemstones.[1] It is considered a geoscience and a branch of mineralogy. Some jewelers are trained gemologists and are qualified to identify and evaluate gems.[2]

References

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  1. "Dictionary". Retrieved 2009-11-08.
  2. "Web reference". Retrieved 2009-11-08.