Determining gemstone authenticity by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
Gemstones have been known to undergo various manipulations to enhance their perceived quality as technology advances, confirming the authenticity of gemstones becomes more and more difficult, creating a large demand for a non-destructive, time-efficient method of determining the composition of gemstones and precious metals One such method is energy dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) spectroscopy, a technique that enables a user to quickly and easily differentiate between a true stone and a fraud or determine if any chemical enhancements have been made.
