1 Jan 21 Gem-A Foundation in Gemmology Paper 1 19th January 2021 EXAMINATION TIME: 2 HOURS INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES • Complete the section above. • Check that the examination number on your registration form matches the number on your attendance sheet. If it does not, please tell the invigilator. • You must not write your name anywhere on or in this answer book. • Write all of your answers in this answer book. • DO NOTtear out any pages or remove the cover from this answer book. • If you use additional paper, place the sheets within this answer book and clearly write your examination number at the top of each sheet. • AnswerALLsections and questions. Read the questions carefully. • Please write in ink. Please draw diagrams in pencil. • A constants sheet is provided at the back of this book. For official use only SectionMarks awarded A B C Total Candidates, please complete this section Examination number Centre name Date INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of possible marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Section A = 40 marks Section B = 30 marks Section C = 30 marks Total marks for this paper = 100NF1Gem-A Foundation in Gemmology|Paper 1|January 2021 © Gem-A, 21 Ely Place, London EC1N 6TD, UK
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3 Jan 21 NF1Gem-A Foundation in Gemmology|Paper 1|January 2021 © Gem-A, 21 Ely Place, London EC1N 6TD, UKSection A In Section A, observe and then test each of the four specimens you are given. Based on your observations and tests, identify each specimen. Write and draw in the spaces provided. Please use the correct sheet for the appropriate stone. Specimen number 1: Write what you observe. Use only your eyes and a 10× lens. Colour: Lustre: Transparency: Cut/shape: Measurements (in mm): Internal/external features: Test the specimen. Use only the handheld equipment which will help you to identify it. Tick the box next to each instrument you use. Give your results in the space provided. nSpectroscope: nPolariscope: nDichroscope: nCCF: [7.5 marks] Identification of the specimen based upon your observations and tests: [2 marks]
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