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Record 1 2004-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

A term describing rough gem material which has the weight, shape, clarity, and color to produce a polished stone suitable for use in jewelry.

CONT

Boart: An industrial diamond (not gem quality); used to prepare the scaife.

CONT

Diamond of gem quality.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Signifie qu'un diamant brut présente les caractéristiques nécessaires, poids, forme, pureté et couleur, pour être utilisé en joaillerie.

CONT

Diamant de qualité gemme.

Spanish

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