Basil Anderson, James Payne
The Spectroscope and Gemmology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780943763521
- author:
- Basil Anderson, James Payne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gemstone Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 288
- Genre:
- Geology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Spectroscope and Gemmology by Basil Anderson and James Payne is a comprehensive guide to the use of spectrometers in gemstone identification. First introduced in the mid-20th century, the spectroscope has become an essential tool for gemmologists worldwide. This extensively edited and updated version of the original papers by Anderson and his colleague, Payne, provides a vital textbook for those involved in gemstone identification and analysis. The book builds on the pioneering work of Anderson, who introduced the hand spectroscope in the 1930s, and his colleague Payne, who recognized the vast potential of the spectroscope for gemstone identification. The publication has been updated with new chapters on the Pye spectrophotometer and lasers, as well as revised line drawings of spectra to accommodate different spectrometer instruments. This book is a must-have resource for gemmologists and anyone involved in the identification and analysis of gemstones.