Learn to Use a Dichroscope (Video)
Not sure if your gem is pleochroic? This tutorial video will teach you how to use the dichroscope to determine pleochroism.
By Kyrylo Gubariev, Graduate Gemologist (GG, AJP), Addison Rice, updated on
Determining if a gem shows pleochroism can help you identify it. This tutorial video will teach you how to use the dichroscope to view dichroic and trichroic colors.
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