Basic concepts of Gemology. Gem material, geological formation, and occurrence of
gemstones on the earth. Important gemstones. Natural and synthetic gemstones.
Gemstone certification. Criteria for defining the economic value of precious stones
(rarity, purity, mining costs, processing costs). Economic data. Legislation.
Gemstones of Greece: Types, Genesis and Occurrences.
Solid Industrial and Hazardous Waste Managemen
- Teacher: Μαρία Περράκη
ECTS : 4
Language : el
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: • Know the basic concepts of gemology. • Know economic data of the most basic precious stones. • Know the precious stones of Greece. • Apply analytical methods for the identification of precious stones. • Distinguish natural from synthetic precious stones. Know basic techniques for growing synthetic crystals. • Estimate the value of a precious stone.