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GEM QUALITY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-01-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gem-quality diamond
1, record 1, English, gem%2Dquality%20diamond
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gem quality diamond 2, record 1, English, gem%20quality%20%20diamond
- gem diamond 3, record 1, English, gem%20diamond
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gem quality diamond. It is this type of quality which will be used in the jewellery industry. It must be of good color and of good clarity, its shape is not very important because the diamond must be cut. 2, record 1, English, - gem%2Dquality%20diamond
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When sawing gem diamonds, two different equipments can be used: the (traditional) saw in phosphor bronze or the laser beam saw. 4, record 1, English, - gem%2Dquality%20diamond
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diamant de qualité gemme
1, record 1, French, diamant%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20gemme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le diamant de qualité gemme. C'est ce type de qualité qui servira à la joaillerie et à la bijouterie. Il doit être de bonne couleur et de bonne pureté, sa forme quant à elle n'est pas très importante puisque le diamant doit être taillé. 2, record 1, French, - diamant%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20gemme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-04-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gem quality
1, record 2, English, gem%20quality
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, English, - gem%20quality
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boart: An industrial diamond (not gem quality); used to prepare the scaife. 3, record 2, English, - gem%20quality
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Diamond of gem quality. 4, record 2, English, - gem%20quality
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- qualité gemme
1, record 2, French, qualit%C3%A9%20gemme
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signifie qu'un diamant brut présente les caractéristiques nécessaires, poids, forme, pureté et couleur, pour être utilisé en joaillerie. 2, record 2, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20gemme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diamant de qualité gemme. 3, record 2, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20gemme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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