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Editor

Dr. A. Peretti, FGG, FGA, Eur Geol
GRS Gemresearch Swisslab AG, P.O.Box 4028, 6002 Lucerne, Switzerland

Editorial Review Board

Prof. Dr. B. Grobety, Institute of Mineralogy and Petrography,
University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
(Mineralogy and Special Methods)

Prof. Dr. J. Mullis, Institute of Mineralogy and Petrography,
University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
(Fluid inclusions)

Prof. Dr. W. Oberholzer, Institute of Mineralogy and Petrology,
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland.
Former Curator of the Mineralogical Museum (ETH ZH).

Prof. Dr. K. Ramseyer
Institute of Geological Sciences, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland.
(Cathodoluminescence)

Prof. Dr. D. Günther
Institute of Chemistry, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (SFIT), Zurich, Switzerland
(LA-ICP-MS)

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Abstract

The "Second Issue of Contributions to Gemology" focuses on the latest news from the world of gemological discoveries.

New mines producing "pigeon's blood" rubies and vibrant colored spinels have been found in a remote part of Northern Burma (Myanmar) called "Namya". An intriguing GRS expedition to Namya in 2001 is documented in a photo album and VCD movie report. Gemological research and identification of the new rubies and spinels from Namya include the use of latest technology for chemical analyses (LA-ICP-MS).

Two more of the world's rarest collector gemstones - "Painite" - have been found which resulted in scientific research cooperation.

Part B of the contribution to the understanding of a new treatment for corundum is the research on Beryllium-treated pink sapphires and rubies.


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