FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra-Red) spectrometer

The FTIR is an important piece of equipment but not all Gemmological facilities have access to one.

The FTIR helps in the identification of different types of diamonds based on impurities such as nitrogen and boron.

The FTIR helps differentiate between natural and synthetic gemstones.   It can also pick up treatments in gemstones.  It can identify polymer treatment in Jade.

The ability of the FTIR to help to detect the increasing numbers of treated and synthetic diamonds is of paramount importance to maintain and enhance consumer confidence.

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