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A Ray Tracing Study of Gem Quality

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Pages 801-809 | Published online: 14 Nov 2010
 

Abstract

A computerized three-dimensional ray tracing technique is utilized to obtain the scattered pattern of light perpendicularly incident on the table of gem stones. It is then shown that a correlation exists between gem cuts considered best by the diamond trade and the reflection pattern within a cone angle of about 60°.

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