Aim of the course is understanding of gem properties and origin, and ability to use the knowledge of gems in everyday life.

Concept:

• History of gemstones, famous jewels, gemstone market.
• Introduction to mineralogy of gemstones, basic terms. 
• Gemstone deposits and their exploration. 
• The nature of color and light. 
• Diamonds and colored gems (corundum, beryl, tourmaline, topaz, spodumene, jade, bohemian garnet, tektites, and others)
• Mining of gems and its implications.

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