Gemological Research About Rough Diamonds



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Diamonds Are Forever! - Gemological Research About Rough Diamonds - In recent years Canada has become the 3rd largest producer of rough diamonds in the world, after Botswana and Russia, sparking a small cutting and polishing industry in several major cities across the country.
The branding of polished diamonds as being of Canadian origin is very important. However, with an increasing number of synthetic and treated diamonds in the world market, there is an immediate need for the development of a fast and accurate scientific method to determine a diamond's place of origin.
Clearly, the Canadian diamond industry must be prepared. Inevitably, over the next few years, more and more diamonds from "conflict " countries, as well as treated and synthetic diamonds will find their way into the Canadian market.
To further develop its research program GEMOLOGICAL RESEARCH INC. is seeking support from private companies in the diamond industry, as well as industry and government organizations. Many of the research projects are being carried out in collaboration with major universities and with researchers from gem laboratories in Canada and around the world. To meet its objective GEMOLOGICAL RESEARCH has developed the following goals:
  1. The study of rough diamonds from various locations across Canada and internationally, in order to guarantee 'Canadian origin'.
  2. The study of micro and macro rough diamonds, their morphology and surface features.
  3. The detection of the treatment of natural diamonds.
  4. The detection of synthetic diamonds.
  5. To assist domestic cutting facilities across Canada with technology and more efficient recovery. GEMOLOGICAL RESEARCH is also working toward developing Vancouver as a major Canadian diamond research center. It is already the hometown of major diamond exploration and mining companies, a polishing factory and a gem laboratory.
For more information about specific programs please contact elena@gemresearch.ca
Infrared Spectra of IaB Diamond Alluvial Diamonds from Brazil
Infrared spectra of low nitrogen IaB diamond from Brazil Alluvial Diamonds from BrazilAnthony Perzel, MIHA