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Spectroscopy-04-01-2004
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Gemstone Identification Using Raman Spectroscopy (PDF)

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Richard A. Larsen,Amanda L. Jenkins

Raman microspectroscopy is an ideal method for the examination of marketable gemstones because of the lack of sample preparation involved and the nondestructive nature of Raman analysis.

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