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Development of Treatments for Gemstone Material from Scandinavia Turning waste into treasure . Aim of the project. Development of treatments for potential gemstonematerial found in association with mines in Scandinavia. Before and after treatment.
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Development of Treatments for Gemstone Material from Scandinavia Turning wasteintotreasure.
Aimof the project Development of treatments for potential gemstonematerialfound in association with mines in Scandinavia.
Exampels on Scandinavian gemstones. Sweden:Garnets, Apatite, Smokeyquartz, Rockcrystal, Rosequartz, Amethyst, Tourmaline, Spinel, Epidote. Finland:Ruby, Sapphire, Garnets, Iolite, Amethyst, Diamonds, Spectrolite. Norway: Garnets, Ruby, Iolite, Rockcrystal, Spinel Greenland: Ruby.
Apatite is a very different material thaniolite. Softer, less stabile.
Gunilla Bertilson Research Engineer Luleå University of Technology Jenny Söderström CEO Kristallen AB Lannavaara Christina Wanhainen Associate Professor/Mentor Luleå University of Technology Jan Asplund Mentor Ädelstensakademin