Assignment 2 GIA Diamond Essentials Key Terms & Info

Apparent Clarity CORRECT ANSWER-discribe the effects of treatments on the visual appeal of the gemstone Binocular Microscope CORRECT ANSWER-tabletop magnifier with two eye pieces Bruting CORRECT ANSWER-forming the basic face up outline of a diamond to prepare for the faceting Feather CORRECT ANSWER-collective term for diamond cleavages and fractures Fracture Filling CORRECT ANSWER-treatment that involves injecting molten glass substance into the diamond surface reaching the feathers or laser drill holes Laser Drilling CORRECT ANSWER-treatment that involves using a concentrated beam of laser light to reach a diamonds dark inclusions and disguise or eliminate them Loupe CORRECT ANSWER-Small portable magnifying sense that is used for examining gems