Identification of Corundum Corundum Identification Ruby Sapphire Synthetic Corundum Identification Inclusions Instrument Readings Orientation - Australian Gemstones Series - Volume 15 Author:Trudy Toohill This book takes a look at the mineral corundum which includes the blue corundum variety, sapphire, and the red corundum variety, known as ruby. It covers the following Two Commercial Methods of Ruby Synthesis Verneuil Flame Fusion Growth Czochralski Crystal Pulling method How to Distinguish Between a Synthetic and Natural Ruby What Are Two ... more »Typical Inclusions Found in Natural Burma Rubies Why Does a Natural Blue Sapphire Show Interference Colours When Viewed Through the Table on a Polariscope and What Information About the Stone Can be Obtained Through the Colour Pattern That is Seen? Readings for a natural Sapphire on a Refractometer How to Determine Between a Natural Dark Blue Australian Sapphire and a Natural Dark Blue Spinel and a Dark Blue Paste stone Identification of Corundum is the fifteenth volume of the Australian Gemstones Series.« less