“Gemstones: Natural, Synthetic or Imitation? What’s the Difference!”
Online eventThe March 12 zoom lecture will feature Prof. Steve Okulewicz from Hofstra University’s Department of Geology and Environmental Sustainability, where he will discuss: “Gemstones: Natural, Synthetic or Imitation? What’s the Difference!” This presentation will cover the history of making synthetic gemstones and the various chemical process necessary to create them. In addition, imitation gemstones such...