Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Gemology microscope is the most-used instrument among gemologists, next to refractometer and a loupe. Gemology microscopes are used primarily for magnification of internal and external features of gemstones. Usually gemologists use binocular microscopes with zoom capabilities. These binocular zoom microscopes are the most expensive pieces of identification equipment used in the standard gemological laboratory. Any good gemology microscope must be equiped with lightfield and darkfield illumination. Inclusions will stand out bright when using darkfield illumination technique, which appears to be the most used type of illumination in gemology.