Feature articles from this issue: Analytical Techniques in Gemology: A Historical Overview by James E. Shigley Application of UV-Vis-NIR Spectroscopy to Gemology by Shiyun Jin, Nathan D. Renfro, Aaron C. Palke, Troy Ardon, and Artitaya Homkrajae Infrared Spectroscopy and Its Use in Gemology by Christopher M. Breeding and Nicole J. Ahline Shining a Light on Gemstone Properties: An Exploration of Photoluminescence Spectroscopy by Sally Eaton-Magaña, Daniel C. Jones, Rachelle B. Turnier, and Christopher M. Breeding Raman Spectroscopy and X-Ray Diffraction: Phase Identification of Gem Minerals and Other Species by Shiyun Jin and Evan M. Smith Chemical Analysis in the Gemological Laboratory: XRF and LA-ICP-MS by Ziyin Sun, Michael Jollands, and Aaron C. Palke Glowing Gems: Fluorescence and Phosphorescence of Diamonds, Colored Stones, and Pearls by Ulrika F.S. D’Haenens-Johansson, Sally Eaton-Magaña, W. Henry Towbin, and Elina Myagkaya Applications of X-Ray Radiography and X-Ray Computed Microtomography in Gemology by Chunhui Zhou and W. Henry Towbin Metrology at GIA by David P. Nelson and Ilene M. Reinitz Analysis of Gemstones at GIA Laboratories by Nicole J. Ahline and Jessa Rizzo GIA students and alumni save 10% on back issues! Enter coupon code GGALUM at checkout. Usually ships in 3-5 business days. SKU: 930-2404