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May
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After defining what is opal (structure and chemistry), we will explore the geological context where opal is found through representative deposits, and what we can conclude from it. We will
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After defining what is opal (structure and chemistry), we will explore the geological context where opal is found through representative deposits, and what we can conclude from it. We will also address recent research about the incorporation of water inside opal structure, and its potential consequences on its stability.
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COST: Members $20, Non-Members $40
BOOKINGS: Pre-registration required via TryBooking
Who is Boris Chauviré?
Boris Chauviré is in Melbourne for one day only. He is also speaking at the Federal Conference in May. He has always been fascinated by minerals and especially by the most striking examples among them: gems. His research focuses on the geological conditions that lead to the formation of the perfection found in the mineral kingdom.
Boris’ PhD from Nantes University focuses on the formation of opals in the Wollo deposits in Ethiopia, and the implications of geological conditions on opal properties to understand Mars’ opal occurrences. It was awarded by the Haüy Lacroix Thesis Prize from the French Society of Mineralogy and Crystallography. Most of its research allies its geological background (from field study to petrography) and physics/chemistry to fully explore gem properties.
Boris founded GeoGems, in which he pursues research projects (about opal and others), and shares its experience by teaching gemmology around the world. https://www.geogems.fr
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(Friday) 7:00 pm
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June
2023Mon26Jun(Jun 26)9:00 amFri30(Jun 30)5:00 pmVIC: Practical Diamond Grading
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As an introduction to handling diamonds, this short course will build on your knowledge of gemstones and, in particular, diamonds. Practical Diamond Grading (PDG) together with Advanced Practical Diamond Grading
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As an introduction to handling diamonds, this short course will build on your knowledge of gemstones and, in particular, diamonds. Practical Diamond Grading (PDG) together with Advanced Practical Diamond Grading (APDG) are the practical components of the Diploma in Diamond Technology (DipDT). Practical instruction is delivered by acknowledged diamond experts who will teach you the use of professional instruments in the laboratory.
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26 (Monday) 9:00 am - 30 (Friday) 5:00 pm
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July
2023Tues04Jul6:30 pmVIC: Advanced Practical Diamond Grading
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This intensive short course builds on the knowledge and experience you’ve gained in Practical Diamond Grading and extends the principles learnt in assessing round brilliant cut diamonds to the fancy
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This intensive short course builds on the knowledge and experience you’ve gained in Practical Diamond Grading and extends the principles learnt in assessing round brilliant cut diamonds to the fancy shapes. It also extends your knowledge of diamonds by teaching you about what can be done with damaged diamonds and their salvage potential, how to approach and evaluate antique diamond cuts, grading colour of fancy coloured diamonds and how to recognise and identify the newest CVD and HPHT synthetic diamonds.
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(Tuesday) 6:30 pm AEST