Advanced Chemical Analysis
Beryllium Detection (LA-ICP-MS) – 1 Stone.
Detects beryllium diffusion treatment using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), the only reliable method for identifying this treatment.
Service fee
$85 USD
Rate
per stone
What this service covers.
Beryllium diffusion is a bulk treatment that penetrates the entire gemstone, making it undetectable through standard spectroscopic or microscopic examination. LA-ICP-MS is the only reliable detection method, measuring beryllium concentrations at parts-per-million sensitivity.
This test is particularly critical for orange and padparadscha sapphires, where beryllium diffusion can create colours that closely mimic untreated material. Accurate detection protects both buyers and sellers in the trade.
Included in this service
✓ LA-ICP-MS chemical analysis
✓ Beryllium concentration measurement
✓ Determination: beryllium-diffused or not detected
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Service summary
Beryllium Detection (LA-ICP-MS) – 1 Stone
Detects beryllium diffusion treatment using laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), the only reliable method for identifying th…