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Related Terms • fracture filling • laser drilling

Definition: Heat treatment is commonly used to change or intensify the color of a gemstone. The change alters a stone's structure and is usually permanent.

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Stone Treatments & Enhancements
Index of information about fracture filling and other stone enhancements.

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