| Code | FGA |
| Name | FGA Foundation Course |
| Description | The Foundation Certificate Course makes up the first part of the Diploma in Gemmology qualification. The course ensures a working knowledge of the observation and testing of both rough and cut materials by the means of use of 10x lens, microscope, refractometer, polariscope, spectroscope, dichroscope, Chelsea colour filter, UV and specific gravity.
The practical is provided within the Foundation courses, which is endorsed by an approved Gem-A tutors.
Course Contents- The nature and origins of gems
- Crystalline materials
- Durability of gem materials
- Natural, artificial, imitation and treated gem materials
- Fashioning of gems
- Gems in Jewellery
- Optical magnification, the 10x lens and microscope
- Specific gravity
- Nature of light; its interaction with gem materials
- Colour of gems
- Non-visible radiation; X-ray, UV and infrared uses
Gem materials in this course and exam.- Main gems:
Amber, beryl (aquamarine and emerald), chrysoberyl, coral, corundum (ruby and sapphire), diamond, feldspar, fluorite, garnet, iolite, ivory, jadeite, jet, nephrite, opal, pearl, peridot, quartz, shell, spinel, tanzanite, topaz, tourmaline, zircon.
- Additional gems described in the course:
Andalusite, apatite, calcite, diopside, glass, gypsum, hematite, lapis lazuli, malachite, pyrite, rhodochrosite, rhodonite, scapolite, serpentine, sodalite, spodumene, steatite, turquoise.
course code: FGA10 - 002
course date:
course time: 7:30-9:30pm
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| Fee | HK$ 9,200 |
| Lessons | 40 lesson(s) |
| Duration | 2 hour(s) per lesson |
| Next Course Suggested | FGA Diploma Course |
| Qualification attained | FGA Foundation Certificate |
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