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In this section, you will find information sheets on various stones, diagrams of classic cutting techniques, and additional content. This section is currently under development.

Radioactive material warning sign - Gemstone radioactivity safety guide - Lab Gem Quebec
Red cushion cut ruby - Traditional precious stones guide diamond sapphire emerald - Lab Gem Quebec
Tanzanite Oval cut - Character gemstones guide Opal Spinel Tanzanite Tourmaline Garnet Zircon - Lab Gem Quebec

Guide to traditional gemstones (diamond, sapphire, ruby, emerald)

Guide to distinctive gemstones (Opal, Spinel, Tanzanite , Tourmaline, Garnet, Zircon)

Safety Guide

Safety protocols and analysis for radioactive minerals – Laboratoire Gem Quebec

See the guides for diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds

Gemological expertise and diamond certification – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Blue sapphire analysis and corundum varieties – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Emerald certification and oiling clarity grading – LGQ Expertise
Pigeon blood ruby identification and treatment analysis – LGQ

See the guides on opal, spinel, tanzanite, tourmaline, garnet and zircon

Precious opal expertise and play-of-color identification – LGQ
Natural spinel identification and synthetic detection – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Trichroism analysis and tanzanite certification – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Tourmaline variety analysis and Paraiba certification – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Garnet varieties (Tsavorite, Rhodolite, Demantoid) analysis – LabGemQuebec
Natural zircon analysis, birefringence and metamictization – LGQ Expertise
Pearl cultivation in oyster shells - Organic and special gemstones guide Pearl Moonstone Malachite - Lab Gem Quebec

Guide to Organic and Special Gems (Pearl, Moonstone, Malachite)

Precision gemstone faceting machine - Lapidary cutting guide classic round brilliant - Lab Gem Quebec
Collection of rare gemstones and faceted gem varieties - Guide to corundum garnet opal tourmaline and collector stones - Lab Gem Quebec

Guide to lapidary cutting schemes (classic brilliant scheme e.g. classic round brilliant)

Guide to rare gems and varieties (Varieties of corundum, garnets, opals, tourmalines and the rarest gems)

See the guides on Pearls, Moonstone and Malachite

See the lapidary cutting diagram guides

Natural and cultured pearl expertise (Akoya, Tahiti, South Sea) – LGQ
Adularescence analysis and moonstone identification – LabGemQuebec
Malachite identification and banded structure analysis – LGQ Expertise
Standard round brilliant diamond cut technical diagram – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Oval cut proportion diagram and bow-tie effect analysis – LGQ Expertise
Cushion brilliant cut diagram and light performance analysis – LGQ
Pear and marquise cut diagrams for symmetry analysis – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Pear and marquise cut diagrams for symmetry analysis – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Step-cut diagram for emeralds and facet parallelism – LGQ
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Light blue Aquamarine emerald cut - Semi-precious stones and crystals guide Amethyst Citrine Peridot Quartz Topaz - Lab Gem Quebec

Guide: Gemstones and Crystals (Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz Quartz)

See the guides: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz

Amethyst grading, color zoning and inclusion analysis – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Aquamarine analysis, clarity and treatment detection – LGQ Expertise
Natural citrine vs heat-treated quartz identification – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Peridot analysis, lily-pad inclusion and origin – LabGemQuebec
Quartz varieties analysis (Smoky, Rose, Rutilated) – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Imperial topaz expertise and blue topaz treatment analysis – LGQ Expertise
Gemstone clarity and transparency classification chart - Type I II and III inclusions 10x loupe - Lab Gem Quebec Guide

Guide to classifying the transparency, tones, and colors of gemstones

Gem and Precious Stone Grading Guide

GIA clarity grading scale for diamonds and gemstones – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
Gemstone tone and saturation assessment chart – LGQ Expertise
Gemstone hue and chromatic distribution guide – Laboratoire Gem Quebec
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