AUGMENTATION OF THE COLOR OF ZIRCON GEM ( GEM AND GEOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES)
Authors: MS. WEERASINGHE ARACHCHIGE AYUMI HESHADI KRISHALIYA
Company/Faculty/School: ROMANTIC CREATIONS Ltd.
Country: SRI LANKA
e-mail: romanticcreat@gmail.com
By utilizing a specialized candle made from Paraffin wax, the color of Zircon Gems could be intensified under low temperatures. The bond structure of these gems are not affected. This method is based on electrons absorbing energy from the Sunlight to jump to higher electron levels, thus causing a color change.
