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Learn to Use the Spectroscope (Video)


Taking spectroscope readings can be challenging. This tutorial video will teach you different techniques you can use to view a gem's absorption spectrum.

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Taking spectroscope readings can be challenging. This tutorial video will teach you different techniques you can use to view a gem's absorption spectrum.

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This article is also a part of our Gemology Tools Mini Course, in the unit Measuring Optical Properties.

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