A refractometer is a laboratory or field device for the measurement of an index of refraction.
Refractive index is a material constant, dependent on the chemical composition of a substance. The refractometer is used to help identify gem materials by measuring their refractive index, one of the principal properties used in determining the type of a gemstone.
Above refractometer is the only refractometer designed to "spot" read cabochons or small facets with diameters less than 1mm. Top of the line desk model with removable eyepiece magnifier that enlarges RI scale image. Hinged lid protects glass working area from dust & abrasion. Refer to affixed chart of most-used RI's.
Source: GIA
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