Eduard Gübelin

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Eduard Gübelin
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Eduard Josef Gübelin.
Born
Eduard Josef Gübelin

1913
Died2005 (aged 91–92)

Eduard Josef Gübelin (1913 – 2005) was a German gemstone researcher.[1]

studies on gemstone inclusions laid the groundwork for the microscopic identification of gemstones. Gübelin's used poetry to validate gemstones, as noted in the book Emeralds A Passionate Guide.[2]

Gubelin was one of the first gemologists to recognise the butterfly wing effect in Colombian emeralds.[3]

He also founded Gübelin Gem Lab.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "The Legacy of Dr. Eduard J. Gubelin" (PDF). Accreditedgemologists.org. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Emeralds, A Passionate Guide: Home". www.emeraldpassion.com.
  3. ^ "Gota de Aceite: Nomenclature for the Finest Colombian Emeralds | Gems & Gemology". www.gia.edu.
  4. ^ "Diamonds.net - ICA Founder Gubelin Dies at 91". Diamonds.net. Retrieved 2018-08-07.


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