The Spectroscope and Gemmology
The first book devoted exclusively to the spectroscope and its use in gemstone identification.
Until 1933 the refractometer and the microscope were the two principal tools in gem testing. Then B.W. Anderson introduced the hand spectroscope which quickly became the third vital instrument for the UK gemmologist. The publication of Anderson's papers in the mid-1950s alerted gem laboratories worldwide to the importance of this instrument. Today its use is universal.
Anderson and his lifelong colleague, Payne, both of the world's first full-time gemological laboratory, were the pioneers in recognizing the vast potential of the spectroscope for this purpose, and The Spectroscope and Gemmology, as the extensively edited, updated and enlarged version of Anderson’s original papers, provides a vital textbook wherever gemology is used or taught. The distinguished gemmologist R. Keith Mitchell has undertaken the editing and has added chapters on the Pye spectrophotometer and on lasers. He has also reproduced new line drawings of spectra in three aspects to accommodate the prism instrument in both the British version and in that favored by American gemmologists, and in another version as seen through the diffraction grating instrument.
Written for gemmologists everywhere and incorporating the latest developments this book will prove indispensable to all engaged in gemstone identification.
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Book details
- Author
- Antoinette Matlins
- Imprint
- GemStone Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Antiques & Collectibles › Jewelry
- Topics
- spectroscopy · gemstone identification · mineralogy · jewelry · gem testing instruments · diffraction grating · prism spectroscope
- ISBN-13
- 9780943763521 (Paperback)9781683364399 (Hardcover)
About the author
BASIL WILLIAM ANDERSON was the first director of the world’s first full-time gemstone testing laboratory, operating under the London Chamber of Commerce. His books include The Spectroscope and Gemmology and Gem Testing.
Anderson was named one of the 50 Most Influential Gemologists of all time by the French Association of Gemmology and was voted Vice President of the Gemmological Association in 1976. He held a first-class degree in Chemistry and Mineralogy from King’s College London.
Anderson led the British Gem Testing Laboratory from 1924 to 1975, served as a tutor for Gem-A’s Gemmological Diploma for many years, and was co-inventor of the Chelsea Colour Filter.