Gem scope question

[ucbryan]

On just a regular gem scope view at 10 x, what if any information can you get from it aside from clarity. I know ideal cuts you can see the darkened arrow shapes but if you dont see this, does that mean anything if the IS is good? Thanks.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/15/2009 2:44:24 PM
Author:ucbryan
On just a regular gem scope view at 10 x, what if any information can you get from it aside from clarity. I know ideal cuts you can see the darkened arrow shapes but if you dont see this, does that mean anything if the IS is good? Thanks.

Do you mean a regular 10x viewing loupe used mainly for viewing inclusions or an Idealscope tool?

 

[ucbryan]

Actually i guess it is the IS view w/o the red background.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Ideal-scope has a white background and shows light return, leakage and symmetry.