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FORAGE LASER [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

An enhancement process used to improve the appearance of a diamond which contains dark inclusions.

OBS

A hole is drilled into the diamond with a laser until it reaches the inclusion; if the included material is not vaporized by the laser itself, it is dissolved or bleached with acid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Perçage d'un petit canal dans un diamant qui contient des inclusions foncées, dans le but de les supprimer et d'améliorer l'apparence du diamant.

CONT

Forage au laser. Il est utilisé dans la pratique diamantaire pour éliminer une inclusion. La trace du forage est à peine visible.

Key term(s)
  • forage par laser

Spanish

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