Portable Handheld Polariscope for Gem Testing Gemstone Tool

Portable Handheld Polariscope for Gem Testing Gemstone Tool

• Gemmologist tool for diagnosis optical properties of your gemstone(singly refractive or double refractive)
• Most gemologists use it to quickly determine if the stone at hand is isotropic or anisotropic or, at best, to determine the optic character of gemstones.
• Power for flashlight : AA battery x 2 (Batteries are not included)

The polariscope shows if a stone is doubly or singly refractive through a pair of polarized lenses encased in a sturdy plastic frame. Includes LED flashlight light source that attaches beneath the polariscope and protective carrying case. Operating Information : 1. Put the flashlight into the opening under the polariscope. 2. Tighten the screw to hold the flashlight secure. 3. Insert the removable lens into the polariscope with narrow end down. 4. Place Gemstone in the prong holder (tweezer) into the open space as shown below. 5. Turn on flashlight. Hold the upper portion of the polariscope to your eye.