Basic concepts, classification and nomenclature of gemstones.
The first foundation of gemology
Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Crystallography
Crystal and amorphous, classification of crystals, regular appearance of crystals, actual crystal morphology and crystal surface stripes, reasons for gem precipitation.
Chapter II Chemical Composition of Gem Minerals
The chemical composition characteristics of gems, the influence of isomorphism on the chemical composition of gems, and the inclusions in gems
Chapter III Basic knowledge of light and optical properties of gemstones
Nature of light, natural light and polarized light, refraction and reflection of light, interference and diffraction of light, optical orientation of optical library and gemstone, polychromatic property of gemstone, luster of gemstone, transparency of gemstone, luminous property of gemstone and special optical effect of gemstone.
Chapter IV Color of Gemstones
The concept, characterization, genesis, mechanical properties, thermal and electrical properties of gemstones.
The second kind of gem identification instrument
Chapter I Conventional Gem Identification Tools
Tweezers and magnifying glasses, microscopes, refractometers, ultraviolet lamps, polarizers, dichroic mirrors, spectrometers, color filters, scales, heavy liquids and diamond identification related instruments.
Chapter II Application of Common Large Instruments in Gemmology
X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, electron probe, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, laser Raman spectrometer, ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer, cathodoluminescence instrument.
The third article is about gems
Chapter 1 Ordinary Gems
Diamond, corundum (ruby and sapphire), emerald, chrysoberyl, crystal, garnet, spinel, beryl, feldspar, tourmaline, zircon, topaz, olivine, apatite, cordierite, andalusite, pyroxene, tanzanite (zoisite) and sillimanite.
Chapter II Ordinary Jade
Jade, nephrite, seasonal jade, opal, serpentine jade, turquoise, kyanite, sodalite, malachite, fluorite, carbonate jade, natural glass, dushan jade, magnesite, chalasite, albite jade, inkstone, bloodstone, shoushan stone and Qingtian stone.
Chapter III Rare Gems
Chapter IV Organic Gems,
Pearl, amber, coral, ivory, coal essence, tortoise shell, shell and silicified wood.
The fourth article is the optimization of artifacts and gems.
Chapter I Man-made Products
Gemstone crystals are grown by flame melting method, cubic zirconia crystals are synthesized by cold crucible method, gem crystals are grown by pulling method and guide mode method, gem crystals are grown by flux method, gem crystals are grown by hydrothermal method, diamonds are synthesized by high temperature and ultra-high pressure method, gems are synthesized by chemical vapor precipitation method, identification characteristics of artificial products, inlay and reconstruction of gems, imitation of gem glass, ceramics and plastics.
Chapter II Best Treatment of Gemstones
The concept of optimal treatment, the optimal treatment methods of common gems, and the methods and characteristics of common optimal treatment of gems.
Article 5 Gem processing and jade processing
Chapter I Gem Processing
Diamond processing technology, colored gems processing technology
Chapter II Jade Processing Technology
Classification of jade, jade processing equipment and accessories, jade selection, treatment and design, jade processing technology.