Getting the most out of gemstones

Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 10:07 in Physics & Chemistry

Emeralds, rubies and the like are referred to as colored gemstones by experts. They sparkle and shine with varying intensity, depending on the cut. A new machine can achieve the best possible cut and extract up to 30 percent more precious stone from the raw material.

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