Many theories of genetic mineralogy,such as the typomorphic physical property of mineral,the typomorphic chemical composition of mineral,the inclusion component types of mineral and so on,have already infiltrated into various gemological research.These theories supply significant ways of thinking and gists for distinguishing the natural gems from the man-made ones,identifying whether a gem have got treated as well as further identifying the genesis and producing area of natural gems,and play an important instructional role in the gemstone optimization and synthesis.On the bases of summarizing and analyzing the former achievements,this article concludes and expounds the practical applications of the genetic mineralogy research in gemology according to the distinguishing feature of some familiar gems,for example,diamond,ruby,sapphire,emerald and some other familiar gemstones and jades.

Genetic mineralogy theories help distinguish natural gems from man-made ones, identify their genesis and producing areas, and play a crucial role in gemstone optimization and synthesis.

THE APPLICATION OF GENETIC MINERALOGY IN GEMOLOGY

Key Takeaway: Genetic mineralogy theories help distinguish natural gems from man-made ones, identify their genesis and producing areas, and play a crucial role in gemstone optimization and synthesis.