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Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process Method to Determine the Quality of Gemstones
Advances in Fuzzy Systems, 2018 The selection of quality gemstones requires a special ability to select and assess the quality of gemstones to be traded. The diversity of types of gemstones and consumers becomes an obstacle in itself when the knowledge and ability of individuals to ...
Mochammad Sobandi Dwi Putra +3 more
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Journal of Spectroscopy, 2021 Introduction of modern technologies and methods and quality analysis for the gemstone industry are the main strategic initiatives of the Small and Medium Development Authority (SMEDA) of Pakistan.
Imtiaz Ahmad +3 more
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“Gemo”: An AI-Powered Approach to Color, Clarity, Cut Prediction, and Valuation for Gemstones
International research journal of innovations in engineering and technology, 2023 “Gemo” is an AI-powered smartphone application that aims to improve the gem industry by replacing human-based approaches with computer-based ones. A mix of well-trained machine learning models that are capable of color identification, cut projection ...
Senarathne K.A.N.S +5 more
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Journal of Awareness, 2022 The placebo effect can be explained as a response other than the specific influence of a treatment which comes from the psychosocial forces surrounding the treatment. This effect can be observed all over the world when people use healing stones.
Y. A. Kutlu, A. Çalık, E. Ulugergerli
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Characterization of Coloured Gemstones by X-ray Micro Computed Tomography
Minerals, 2021 The monetary value of gemstones is based on five variables: rarity, cut, weight, color and clarity. The latter refers to internal impurities and defects. Fashion may also dictate demand and price.
R. Heyn +3 more
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Geology and mineralogy of gemming terrains of Sri Lanka [PDF]
Bulletin of the Geological Society of Finland, 1985 Gemming in Sri Lanka is carried out in river valleys and on hill slopes underlain by high grade Precambrian metasedimentary rock suites. The principal gem mineral, corundum, is mined from assemblages rich in garnet, spinel, topaz, tourmaline and zircon ...
K. Dahanayake, A.P. Ranasinghe
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Magical Objects, Magical Writing: Amulets Across the Ages
Martor, 2023 This note focuses on recent discussions on gemstone amulets from Late Antiquity through insights offered in two contributions to the volume Textual Amulets from Antiquity to Early Modern Times: The Shape of Words (Theis and Vitellozzi 2022).
Hajnalka Tamás
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BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2009 Background Gemstones have been in use as part of alternative and complementary medicine for years. However, our understanding of the perceived healing powers of gemstones is limited.
Qidwai Waris +2 more
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LE CHEVALIER, LA FEMME ET LE DIABLE. LES GEMMES MAGIQUES ET LE TESTAMENT DE SALOMON [PDF]
Diversitate si Identitate Culturala in Europa, 2010 Fifty six magical gemstones discovered in Egypt and dating from the 3rd century CE represent Solomon as a triumphant horse rider piercing and killing by his lance a lying female demon, probably the famous Lilith.
Dr. Ştefan COLCERIU
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Precious Stones in Chagatai’s Turkish Period Works
İstanbul Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Türk Dili ve Edebiyatı Dergisi, 2023 Since the creation of mankind, people have been interested in gemstones because of their properties, such as protection, decoration, use as accessories, and spiritual as well as physical healing.
Sümeyra Alan
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