gemmology
/dʒɛˈmɑlədʒi/
noun
- The scientific study of gemstones, including their origin, identification, and properties.
- She took a course in gemmology to learn how to tell real gems from fakes.
- The book covers the basics of gemmology, from crystal structure to color grading.
- Advances in gemmology have made it easier to detect lab-grown diamonds.
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