PRESIDIUM Synthetic Ruby Identifier Manual Del Usuario página 7

The Synthetic Ruby Identifier features a deep-wave UV light that is
activated to pass through the ruby towards the photo-detector on the
base platform. Bars of coloured light on the front of the lid will provide
an easy reading that indicates if the UV light transmittance ability of
the tested ruby is high or low. Usually, a natural ruby will have a low
UV transmittance due to the trace elements within that absorb the
deep UV light. Other types of synthetic rubies such as those created
through the flux and hydrothermal methods could either have high or
low UV transmittance ability, depending on the presence of transition
metal ions introduced during the growth process and hence the device
cannot accurately identify those synthetic rubies. A synthetic flame
fusion ruby which is the most common type of synthetic ruby though,
will usually have few transition metal ions (mainly Chromium,Cr)
due to relatively 'pure' melt growth process, resulting in high UV
transmittance.
Created with the user in mind, the Synthetic Ruby Identifier is
engineered to allow for very quick screening of single mounted ruby
stones (with open-back setting) and loose rubies to check if they are
synthetic flame fusion rubies. It is designed as a lightweight, portable,
sturdy and non-slip unit and it can be powered by 4 AAA batteries or
through its USB port connecting to an external power source.
The Synthetic Ruby Identifier has been subjected to thorough and
extensive laboratory testing in collaboration with the Gem & Jewelry
Institute of Thailand (GIT), and will generally give clear and reliable
reading of the ruby being tested. This device only helps to identify a
certain type of synthetic ruby and to ascertain if your tested ruby is
natural or other forms of synthetic ruby, you are advised to conduct
further supporting tests.
The device was designed with the following objectives:
• Help to further quickly identify one type of common synthetic,
the synthetic flame fusion ruby from amongst known rubies
• Aid to further enable identifying natural ruby by screening out one
type of synthetic ruby
• Provide consistent and reliable test results under proper use and
understanding of its functions
• Feature user-safe materials and user-friendly ergonomics that gives
clear visibility of results, maximum sturdiness and grip, ease of use
and portability
• Connect and work in tandem with other Presidium products to
provide a comprehensive system of gemological testing using smart
electronics
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