Conclusive comparison of gamma irradiation and heat treatment for color enhancement of Rubellite from Mozambique

• Main Authors: Bongkot Phichaikamjornwut, Sorapong Pongkrapan, Saweat Intarasiri, Duangkhae Bootkul
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Chemistry
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85067406168&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/65479
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2019 Elsevier B.V. Rubellite, one of the most attractive members of the colorful family of tourmalines, has its colors ranging from fine red hues to pinkish and violetish nuances. Some of them are very light while others are so dark that the real hue can only be identified when the stones are held...