Gemological Institute of Cambodia – Gemic Laboratory

 Gemological Institute of Cambodia – Gemic Laboratory

• Gemstone Exhibition & Trading

  Gemological Institute of Cambodia – Gemic Laboratory permanent exhibition
  More than 200 kinds of gemstones
  We buy gemstones. We sell gemstones
  Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Gem testing laboratory

  Managed by an Accredited Gemologist, a private and independent gemological laboratory, providing gemological testing and research services in Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Gemology personalized service

  – tour guide on mines tours
  – gem identification
  – conferences in Cambodia or abroad

• Gemology Class – Introduction to Gem

  Introduction to gemstones in Cambodia.
  Beginner level course
  – ruby
  – sapphire
  – zircon
  – peridot
  – garnet
  – topaz
  – aquamarine
  – crystalline quartz
  – chalcedony
  – obsidian- How not to fall into the trap of fake gemstones sellers?
  – How to recognize natural gemstones, synthetics, treatment?
  – How to estimate the quality and pricing?

• Gem identification

  – by types
  – by origin
  – gemstones families
  – gemstones optical phenomena

• Synthetic & treatement

  – Heating
  – Glass filling / Fracture filling / Flux Healing
  – Irradiation
  – Bleaching
  – Dyeing
  – Diffusion
  – Oiling
  – Impregnation
  – Coating
  – Doublet
  – Triplet

• Pricing & Grading

  4C’s:
  – Color
  – Clarity
  – Cut
  – Carat weight

• Practice by testing many gemstones

  Learn how to use laboratory tools:
  – The microscope to see inclusions
  – The density scale
  – The refractometer to test the refractive index
  – The polariscope
  – The dichroscope
  – The ultraviolets
  – The spectroscope