Application of non-destructive micro Raman spectroscopy in the characterization of lapis lazuli, lal, ruby, emerald, and garnet gemstones from Afghanistan

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Department of Physics, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran

Abstract

In this research, micro-Raman spectroscopy has been used for gemstone characterization as a non-destructive and fast method. Afghanistan9s Gemstones such as lapis lazuli, lal, ruby, emerald, and garnet have been used in this research. Afghanistan is one of the most important centers of gems in the world. Non-destructive identification of gems is so important. The samples were collected from different regions of Afghanistan including Badakhshan, Panjshir, Kabul and Nuristan. Then, their microRaman spectra were obtained and analyzed. The main peaks of the Raman spectrum of each sample were determined. Raman spectrum results show that lapis lazuli, lal, ruby, emerald, and garnet have main peaks in the range of 536cm-1, 4208cm-1, 4409cm-1, 4120cm-1, and 907cm-1, respectively. At the end, to compare and confirm the results, XRD characterization of the garnet sample powder, which was possible to crush, was performed. Finally, it can be concluded that the above-mentioned gems can be characterize by micro-Raman spectroscopy, rapidly.
 

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  • Receive Date: 17 October 2023
  • Revise Date: 17 December 2023
  • Accept Date: 10 January 2024

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