Introduction to Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) in Gemology Hosted at Lotus Gemology 1 April 2007 Richard W. Hughes and Vincent Pardieu The use of Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) in gem identification, with examples of sapphire & jadeite. READ MORE ›
Ruby & Spinel of Afghanistan • Balas Ruby & More 1 October 1994 Richard W. Hughes This article discussed the ruby and spinel mines of Afghanistan/Tajikistan, in an attempt to shed light on one of the great gemological enigmas. READ MORE ›