U.O.No. 9538/2015/Admn Dated, Calicut University.P.O, 09.09.2015

Usha K

Deputy Registrar

Forwarded / By Order

Section Officer

File Ref.No.23572/GA - IV - J2/2014/CU

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

AbstractBVoc programme in Gemmology – under Modified BVoc Regulations 2014 – Scheme and Syllabus -implemented w.e.f 2014 admission onwards - Orders issued

G & A - IV - J

Read:-1. Minutes of the meeting of the Principals of the colleges got permission to start BVocprogrammes and Community College programme held on 19.06.142. U.O.No. 9809/2014/Admn Dtd 23.10.20143. U.O.No. 2650/2015/Admn Dtd :17.03.20154. Item No.3 in the Minutes of the Board of Studies in Gelogy held on 26.05.20155. Minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Science held on 28.05.20156. Item No.II D in the minutes of the LXXIII meeting of the Academic Council held on11.07.20157. Circular No. 53986/GA - I - F 1/2015/Admn dated 04.08.2015

ORDER

As per the paper read as (1) above the Draft Regulations for BVoc Programmes havebeen prepared.

As per paper read as (2) The BVoc Regulations have been implemented and as per paper read as(3) the Modified Bvoc Regulations have been finalised and implemented.

Vide paper read as (4), Board of Studies in Geology approved the syllabus for BVoc programme inGemmology.

Faculty of Science vide paper read as (5) approved the resolution of the Board.

Academic Council also approved the same, vide paper read as (6).

Vide paper read as (7) Vice Chancellor has given orders to implement the decisions of AcademicCouncil.

Sanction has, therefore, been accorded for the implementation of the Scheme and Syllabus of BVocprogramme in Gemmology under BVoc Regulations 2014, in the University, w.e.f 2014 Admissions.

Orders are issued accordingly.

(The syllabus is available in the website: universityofcalicut.info)

ToThe Principals of all Colleges having B.Voc ProgrammeCopy to: Pareeksha Bhavan

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UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

B.Voc. Programme in GEMMOLOGY

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Semester I

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Semester 1GEC1EG01 : ENGLISH - THE FOUR SKILLS FOR COMMUNICATION

Course No: 1.1Course Code: GEC1EG01Course Name: The Four Skills for CommunicationCredits: 4Hours: 60

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Semester I

GEC1ML02 : MALAYALAM BHASHAYAM SAHITHYAVUM-ICourse No: 1.2Course Code: GEC1ML02Course Name: Bhashayum Sahithyavum-ICredits: 4Hours: 60

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Semester IGEC1IC03 : INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER

Course No: 1.3Course Code: GEC1IC03Course Name: Introduction to ComputerCredits: 4Hours: 60

BMM1C01 – Introduction To Computer

UNIT 1: Computer basics – CPU, memory and storage devices; input/output devices; communication devices; operating systems – DOS, Windows, Linux, Unix; Cross-platforms problems and solutions; workstations; networks.

UNIT 2: Analog and digital principles; image formats; video formats; resolutions and pixels; internet : File Transfer Protocol and Real-Time Transport Protocol, mobile communication technology: GSM, CDMA and GPRS, to 3G,Wireless network technologies such as IrDA, Bluetooth, Wireless USB, Z-Wave, ZigBee Wireless LAN, interactivity, brain control interface.

UNIT 3: Introduction to MS Office- MS word Spreadsheet basics. Excel environment. Entering data. Excel toolbars. Creation and manipulation of charts and graphs. Manipulation of data. Mathematical and statistical calculations. Introduction to PowerPoint. Starting PowerPoint. AutoContent Wizard. Working with texts, graphs, pictures, audio, and video in slides. Design templates.

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UNIT 4: Types of Graphic card- Fire wire card- Types of Audio card- Studio monitors- External Sound Cards- VGA Splitter- VGA to HDMI converter- HDMI input and output- RCA cables- MIDI cables- VGA Switch- Fire wire cable- Meaning and scope of the Internet. Surfing the Net. Creating, sending and receiving e-mails using Outlook Express and hosting websites. Browsing the WWW. Downloading from and uploading to the Internet.

Semester 1

SDC1GM01 : GEMMOLOGY PAPER I

Course No: 1.4Course Code: SDC1GM01Course Name: GEMMOLOGY PAPER 1Credits: 3Hours: 45

Introduction- the evolution of science of gemology, essential qualities of gem material, organic & inorganic gems, the geological formation & occurrence of Gemstones: the formation of gemstones in earth’s crust. Groups, species and varieties, the major gem occurrence of the world, mining techniques. The chemical composition of gemstones. Classification of gemstones, visual observation-4 C’s of gemstones, phenomenal varieties,

Chemical bonding and crystallography – Atomic structure, types of chemical bonds, shape of molecules, crystalline and amorphous materials, crystal symmetry, crystal forms, crystal habits, seven crystal systems, twinning, isomorphous substitution, crystalline polymorphism.

Physical properties of gemstones – Hardness, Moh's scale, application in gemmology. Diamond identification methods – hardness pencil, directional hardness, cleavage, etc. Specific gravity – Definition, Determination, hydrostatic weighing, the use of high density liquids in gem testing, flotation and pycnometer method.

Optical properties – Importance of light in gemmology, the electromagnetic spectrum, the visible region. Transparency – its degree as an observation for gem identification, cutting and grading. Laws of refraction, refractive index, reflection and its effects, refractometer, birefringence and its determination. Polarized light – Nature and production, isotropic and anisotropic behaviour, optic axes – Design and construction of polariscope use of polariscope in gemmology.

Absorption of light and colour of gem stones – allochromatism, idiochromatism, pleochroism. Dichroscope – construction and use, Interference and diffraction, play of colour, dispersion, use of the Chelsea colour filter, luminescence.

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Instrumental methods for gem identification- Use of 10x lens, balance, microscope, Refractometer, Polariscope, Dichroscope, Chelsea Filter, Reflectivity Meters, Thermal Probe. Principle, instrumentation and application of spectroscope in identifying different gemstones. Visible Spectroscope, Use of ultraviolet lamps, Optical stereo microscope and illumination techniques. Lamp, Filters, Prism, diffraction-grating and digital-scanning spectroscopy. Spectrophotometers, Photoluminescence tests. Critical-angle and other refractometers. Immersion technique. Polariscope, Thermal and electrical conductivity and probes, reflectance meters. Brief study on the use of infrared, ultraviolet and X-ray method in gem testing. More advanced testing techniques (X-ray powder diffraction, photoluminescence, etc.) and the analytical-cost problem. Cutting-edge analytical techniques (Raman spectroscopy, SIMS) and their application in gemology.

References:

1. Read, Peter G. (2005) Gemmology. 3rd ed. Elsevier, Amsterdam; New York.

2. Cornelius S. Hurlbut (1991). Wiley-Interscience, ISBN: 0471526673, 9780471526674

3. Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification edited by Michael O'Donoghue

4. Gems and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin, Maggie Campbell Pedersen, Robert Hale Limited (2008),ISBN - 0719803918, 9780719803918

5. Emerald City: The Birth and Evolution of an Indian Gemstone Industry by Lawrence A. Babb, SUNY Press, 2013, ISBN-1438445873, 9781438445878

Semester 1

SDC1GM02 : GEMMOLOGY PAPER II

Course No: 1.5Course Code: SDC1GM02Course Name: GEMMOLOGY PAPER IICredits: 3Hours: 45

Introduction of navarathna, Diamond and diamond simulants, Emerald and emerald simulants, ruby and ruby simulants, blue sapphire and sapphire simulants, yellow sapphire simulants coral and simulants, pearl and simulants, hessonite garnet and simulants, chrysoberyl, cat’s eye and stimulants.

References:

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1. The Mystique of Gems & Stones, by Bhojarāja Dvivedī, Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. (2004), ISBN-8171827918, 9788171827916

2. Diamond: Identification and Appraisal by Aura Godoy Ramírez, Editorial Melvin, 2008, ISBN - 9801231777, 9789801231776

3. HPHT-Treated Diamonds: Diamonds Forever, Volume 181 of Springer Series in Materials Science, by Inga A. Dobrinets, Victor. G. Vins, Alexander M. Zaitsev, Springer Science & Business Media, 2013, ISBN -3642374905, 9783642374906

4. The Nature of Diamonds by George E. Harlow, American Museum of Natural History, Cambridge University Press (1998), ISBN -0521629357, 9780521629355

5. Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Buying Guide: How to Identify, Evaluate and Select These Gems , Newman gem & jewellery series by Renée Newman , Edition 3,International Jewellery Publications, 2009, ISBN -0929975413, 9780929975412

6. Fire and Blood: Rubies in Myth, Magic, and History by Diane Morgan, Greenwood Publishing Group, 2008, ISBN - 0275993043, 9780275993047

7. Colored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide : how to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, and Other Colored Gems with Confidence and Knowledge, by Antoinette Leonard Matlins, published by Gemstone Press, 2010, ISBN-094376372X, 9780943763729

Semester 1

SDC1GM03 (P) : Fundamentals of Gemmology-I

Course No: 1.6Course Code: SDC1GM03 (P)Course Name: Fundamentals of Gemmology - ICredits: 6Hours: 90

1. Visual Observation

2. Luster

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3. Phenomenon

4. Surface Markings

5. Colour

6. Specific Gravity

7. Polariscope

8. Dichroscope

References:

1. Practical Gemmology, DeeDee Cunningham, published by Robert Hale, NAG Press, 2011,ISBN - 0719804310, 9780719804311

2. Practical Gemmology - A Study of the Identification of Gem-Stones, Pearls, and Ornamental Minerals, Robert Webster, McIntosh Press, 2010, ISBN-1446522873, 9781446522875

3. Gemstones: Properties, Identification and Use by Arthur Thomas, New Holland Publishers, 2008

Semester 1

SDC1GM03(P) : Practicals on Fundamentals of Gemmology-II

Course No: 1.7Course Code: SDC1GM03(P)Course Name: Practicals on Fundamentals of Gemmology-II Credits: 6Hours: 90

1. Refractometer

2. Microscope

3. 10x Lens

4. Chelsea Filter

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5. U.V Lamp

References:1. Ruby & sapphire by Richard W. Hughes, RWH Publishing, 19972. Crystals, Jewels, Stones: Magic & Science by Isidore Kozminsky,

Nicolas-Hays, Inc., (2012) ISBN 0892545771, 9780892545773

3. Techniques of Jewellery Illustration and Color Rendering by Adolfo Mattiello, Judith Evans , DuMatt Corporation, 1995, ISBN - 0964419300, 9780964419308

4. The art & craft of Jewellery by Janet Fitch

5. The Art of Jewellery Design: From Idea to Reality Jewellery Crafts, by Elizabeth Olver, North Light Books, 2002, ISBN - 1581802129, 9781581802122

6. Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery: Using Stones for Spells, Amulets, Rituals, and Divination by Gerina Dunwich, Career Press, 2003, ISBN-1564146723, 9781564146724

7. Rubies and Sapphires(4th Edition)by FredWard, Charlotte Ward, Paperback,

Published 2003 by Gem Book Pub, ISBN-13: 978-1-887651-10-3, ISBN: 1-887651-10-1

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Semester II

Semester IIGEC2EG04 : MODERN PROSE AND DRAMA

Course No: 2.1Course Code: GEC1EG04Course Name: Modern Prose and Drama

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Credits: 4Hours: 60

Semester IIGEC2ML05 : MALAYALAM – BHASHAYUM SAHITHYAVUM-II

Course No: 2.2Course Code: GEC1ML05Course Name: Bhashayum Sahithyavum-II

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Credits: 4Hours: 60

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Semester IIGEC2HA05 : HISTORY AND THEORY OF ART

Course No: 2.3Course Code: GEC2HA05Course Name: History and Theory of ArtCredits: 4Hours: 60

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Semester II

SDC2GM05 : GEMMOLOGY PAPER III

Course No: 2.4Course Code: SDC2GM05Course Name: GEMMOLOGY PAPER IIICredits: 3Hours: 45

Metals and their Behaviour

Characteristics and classification, ores, metal groups-ferrous, non-ferrous, alloys, mining and techniques-surface mining, subsurface mining and types. Basic techniques of jewellery making- measurement, layout, sawing, drilling, filing.

Precious metals and their mining, methods of refinement and recovery, application in jewellery, quality control – lowering or raising metal quality, hallmarking, standard weights and measures

Gemstones, group, species, and variety

Identification of organic gemstones

Identification of refractive index range 1.4 - 1.5

Refractive index range 1.5- 1.6

Refractive index range 1.6-1.7

Refractive index range 1.7-1.8

Refractive index range 1.8 over range stones

References:

1. ‘Diamonds’ by Fred Ward, ISBN - 1887651020, 9781887651028

2. Gem Care by Fred Ward, Gem Book Publishers; Revised edition (January 21, 2002) ISBN – 1887651071, 978-1887651073

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3. Turquoise Unearthed by Joe Dan Lowry and Joe P. Lowry.

4. Turquoise: Mines, Mineral and Wearable Art by Mark P. Block.

5. Phenomenal Gems (Ward, Fred, Gem Book Series.) by FredWard, Charlotte Ward, Paperback, Published 2008 by Gem Book Pub, ISBN-13: 978-1-887651-12-7, ISBN: 1-887651-12-8

Semester IISDC2GM06 : GEMMOLOGY PAPER IV

Course No: 2.5Course Code: SDC2GM06Course Name: GEMMOLOGY PAPER IVCredits: 3Hours: 45Bleaching, Coating, Spraying and Foiling, Impregnation, Fracture filling (colourless), Filling of pores (Pores stones) – Colourless, Coloured impregnation (Dyeing), Heat Treatment, Diffusion Treatment, High Pressure high temperature treatment, Graphitization, Laser Drilling, Heat treatment in ruby and sapphires with different kinds of residuals, Irradiation.

References:

1. Gemstone Enhancement: Heat, Irradiation, Impregnation, Dyeing, and Other Treatments which Alter the Appearance of Gemstones, and the Detection of Such Treatments by Kurt Nassau, Butterworths (Canada) Limited (1984), ISBN- 0408014474, 9780408014472

2. Colored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide : how to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, and Other Colored Gems with Confidence and Knowledge, by Antoinette Leonard Matlins, Gemstone Press, 2010

3. Gemmology, by Peter G. Read, Butterworth-Heinemann (2005), ISBN- 0750664495, 9780750664493

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Semester IISDC2GM07(P) : Practical on Gemstones

Course No: 2.6Course Code: SDC 2GM07(P)Course Name: Practical on GemstonesCredits: 6Hours: 90

1. Identification of Emerald

2. Identification of ruby

3. Identification of blue sapphire

4. Identification of yellow sapphire

Identification of organic gemstonesIdentification of refractive index range 1.4 - 1.5 Refractive index range 1.5- 1.6

References:

1. Gems and Gemstones: Timeless Natural Beauty of the Mineral World, Lance Grande, Allison Augustyn, University of Chicago Press (2009), ISBN- 0226305112, 9780226305110

2. Applied Mineralogy: Applications in Industry and Environment (Google eBook),by Swapna Mukherjee, Springer Science & Business Media (2012), ISBN- 940071162X, 9789400711624

3. Analytical Archaeometry: Selected Topics by Howell G. M. Edwards, Peter Vandenabeele Royal Society of Chemistry (2012), ISBN-1849731624, 9781849731621

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Semester III

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Semester IIIGEC3EG07 : ENGLISH – INSPIRING EXPPRESSIONS

Course No: 3.1Course Code: GEC3EG07Course Name: Inspiring ExpressionsCredits: 4Hours: 60

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Semester III

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GEC3CY08 : CRYSTALLOGRAPHYCourse No: 3.2Course Code: GEC3CY08Course Name: CrystallographyCredits: 4Hours: 60

Module 1:

Definition of crystal; Morphological characters of crystal – faces, forms, edges solidangles Interfacial angle; Contact Goniometer

Symmetry elements – crystallographic axes, crystal notation, parameter system ofWeiss and Miller indices, axial ratio

Laws of crystallography – law of constancy of symmetry, law of constancy ofinterfacial angles, law of rational indices

Classification of crystals into systems and classes – Holohedral, Hemihedral, Hemimorphic and Enantiomorphic forms in crystals

Module 2:

Study of the symmetry elements and forms of the Normal, pyritohedral, tetrahedral and plagiohedral classes of cubic system with special reference to well developed crystals of Galena, Spinel, Garnet, Flourite, Diamond, Pyrite, Tetrahedrite, Boracite and Cuprite.

Module 3:

Study of symmetry elements and forms of Normal, Hemimorphic, Tripyramidal, Pyramidal Hemimorphic, Sphenoidal and Trapezphedral classes of Tetragonal systemwith special reference to well developed crystals of zircon, Rutile, Cassiterite, Vesuvianite, Apophyllite, Scheelite, Meionite, Wulfenite and Chalcopyrite.

Module 4:

Study of the symmetry elements and forms of Normal, Hemimorphic, Tripyramidal, Pyramidal hemimorphic, Trapezohedral, Rhombohedral, Rhombohedral Hemimorphic, Trirhombohedral and Trapezohedral classes of Hexagonal system withspecial reference to well developed crystals of Beryl, Zincite, Apatite, Calcite, Corundum, Tourmaline, Phenacite and Quartz.

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Study of the symmetry elements and forms of the Normal, Hemimorphic and Sphenoidal classes of Orthorhombic system with special reference to well developed crystals of Barite, Olivine Topaz, Staurolite, Sulphur, Calamine, Struvite and Epsomite.

Module 5:

Study of the symmetry elements and forms of the Normal classes of the Monoclinic and Triclinic systems with special reference to well developed crystals of Gypsum, Orthoclase, Albite, Augite, Axinite and Kyanite

Twin crystals – Definitions – Effects of Twinning – laws of twinning – compositionplane, twinning plane and twinning axis, indices of twins – simple and repeated (polysynthetic twins), contact and penetration twins: secondary twins. Study of twinlaws pertaining to the following crystals – Fluorite (Spinel law), Pyrite (iron cross twin), Rutile (geniculate), Calcite, Quartz (Brazil laws), Aragonite (mimetic twin), Staurolite (cruciform), Gypsum, Augite and Feldspars (Carlsbad, Baveno, Manebach, Albite and Pericline)

Essential Reading:1. Borchardt-Ott, W., 2011. Crystallography– An Introduction. Springer Heidelberg, 355p.2. Buerger, M.J., 1978. Elementary Crystallography.Wiley, New York.3. Dana, F.S., 1955. A Text Book of Mineralogy.Asia publishing House, Wiley.4. McKie, D. and McKie, C., 1990. Essentials of Crystallography. Blackwell, Oxford.5. Read, H.H., 1974. Rutley’s Elements of Mineralogy. Thomas Murby & Co.6. Sands, D.E., 1975. Introduction to Crystallography. Dover Publications, Inc., 165p.7. Schwarzenbach, D., 1996. Crystallography. John Wiley & Sons Ltd., Chichester, 241p

Semester IIIGEC3IM09 : INDIAN MINERAL DEPOSITS

Course No: 3.3Course Code: GEC3IM09Course Name: Indian Mineral DepositsCredits: 4Hours: 60

Module 1:Diagnostic physical properties, chemical composition, uses, modes of occurrence anddistribution in India of the following:

Economic Minerals - Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Chromium,Tin, Aluminium

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Module 2:

Radioactive metals - Thorium, Uranium, and Titanium.Industrial Minerals - Asbestos, Barite, Graphite, Gypsum and Mica.

Module 3:

Abrasives - Diamond, Corundum, Emery garnet, Abrasive sand, Tripoli, Pumice, Sandfeldspar, Limestone, Clay, Talc etc.

Refractories- fireclay, graphite, Dolomite and sillimanite group of minerals, diaspore,pyrophillite, zircon etc

Ceramic minerals - Clay, Feldspar, Wollastonite,

Gemstones.

Module 4:

Fossil fuels – coal and lignite – uses, classification, constitution, origin and distributionin India.

Petroleum- composition, uses, theories of origin, oil traps, and important oil fields ofIndia.

Module 5:

A brief account of mineral deposits in Kerala.Significance of minerals in National Economy.Strategic, critical and essential minerals

Essential Readings:1. Gokhale and Rao – Ore deposits of India.2. Jensen and Bateman A.M. – Economic Mineral Deposits.3. Krishnaswamy, S. – Indian Mineral Resources.

Semester III

SDC 3GM09 : ADVANCED GEMMOLOGY PAPER I

Course No: 3.4Course Code: SDC3GM09Course Name: ADVANCED GEMMOLOGY PAPER I

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Credits: 3Hours: 45

Flame fusion (Verneuil Process), Czochralski (Crystal pulling), Skull melting process, Flux fusion process, hydrothermal process, gel growth, ceramic process, diamond synthesis process, high pressure high temperature growth, carbon vapour deposition growth, sublimation method, glasses, composites

References:

1. The Magic of Ceramics by David W. Richerson , John Wiley & Sons, 2012, ISBN- 1118392280, 9781118392287

2. The Diamond Formula: Diamond Synthesis--a Gemmological Perspective, by Amanda S. Barnard, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000, ISBN - 0750642440, 9780750642446

3. Gemstones: Properties, Identification and Use, by Arthur Thomas, New Holland Publishers, (2008), ISBN -1845376021, 9781845376024

4. Tables of Gemstone Identification, Roger Dedeyne, Ivo Quintens, Gemstone Identification (2007), ISBN -9078768010, 9789078768012

5. Identification of Gemstones, by Michael O'Donoghue, Louise Joyner, Robert Hale Limited, (2008), ISBN -0719803519, 9780719803512

Semester III

BV3GM10 : ADVANCED GEMMOLOGY PAPER II

Course No: 3.5Course Code: BV3GM10Course Name: ADVANCEDGEMMOLOGY PAPER IICredits: 3Hours: 45

Factors affecting the pricing of gemstones, 4-C’s of gemstones, Rarity, Colour- depth of colour, hue of colour, saturation and tone, Pleochroism – dichroism and trichroism, Phenomenal gem stones (Chatoyancy, asterism, opalescence, sheen, aventurescence, change of colour, play of colour, iridescence, orient, adularescence, Fracture /Cleavage nature and its position, Types of

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shape and cuts (Brilliant cut, step cut, mixed cut, cabochon, tumbled, beed, cameo, intaglio, plaque), Types of luster (metallic, adamantine, vitreous, greasy, waxy, dull, silky, pearly), Types of transparency (transparent, semi transparent , translucent, semi translucent, opaque, over coloured stones), Size of the gemstone and carat weight.

References:

1. Colored Gemstones: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide : how to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies, and Other Colored Gems with Confidence and Knowledge, by Antoinette Leonard Matlins, Gemstone Press, 2010

2. Gemmology, by Peter G. Read, Butterworth-Heinemann (2005), ISBN- 0750664495, 9780750664493

Semester III

BV3GM11(P) : Practical on natural & synthetic gemstones

Course No: 2.6Course Code: BV3GM11(P)Course Name: Practical on natural & synthetic gemstonesCredits: 6Hours: 90

1. Identification of coral

2. Identification of pearl

3. Identification of hessonite garnet

4. Identification of chrysoberyl cat’s eye

5. Identification of various synthetic stones – synthetic method identification

References:

1. Gems: Their Sources, Descriptions and Identification, by Michael O'Donoghue, Butterworth-Heinemann (2006) , ISBN - 0750658568, 9780750658560

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2. Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals: Identification, Values and Lapidary Uses by Patti Polk, Krause Publications, 2012, ISBN - 1440232717, 9781440232718

3. Gemstones: Understanding, Identifying, Buying by Keith Wallis, Edition 2, Antique Collectors Club Limited, 2011, ISBN - 1851496300, 9781851496303

4. Dk Handbook: Gemstones, Penguin Group, 2007, ISBN - 075132731X, 9780751327311

Semester III

BV3GM12(P) : Practicals on synthetic and treated gemstones

Course No: 3.7Course Code: BV3GM12(P)Course Name: Practicals on synthetic and treated gemstonesCredits: 6Hours: 90

Refractive index range 1.6-1.7Refractive index range 1.7-1.8Refractive index range 1.8 over range stones

Identification of Bleached sample, Coated sample, Spraying and Foiling, Fracture filling (colourless), Filling of pores (Pores stones) – Colourless, Coloured impregnation (Dyeing), Heat Treatment, Diffusion Treatment, Heat treatment in ruby and sapphires with different kinds of residuals, Irradiation, High Pressure high temperature treatment, Graphitization, Laser Drilling,

References:

1. Gems and Gemstones: Timeless Natural Beauty of the Mineral World, Lance Grande, Allison Augustyn, University of Chicago Press (2009), ISBN- 0226305112, 9780226305110.

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2. Applied Mineralogy: Applications in Industry and Environment (Google eBook),by Swapna Mukherjee, Springer Science & Business Media (2012), ISBN- 940071162X, 9789400711624

3. Analytical Archaeometry: Selected Topics by Howell G. M. Edwards, Peter Vandenabeele Royal Society of Chemistry (2012), ISBN-1849731624, 9781849731621

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Semester IV

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Semester IVGEC4EG10 : ENGLISH – READINGS ON SOCIETY

Course No: 4.1Course Code: GEC4EG10Course Name: Readings on SocietyCredits: 4Hours: 60

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Semester IVGEC4MY11 : MINERALOGY

Course No: 4.2Course Code: GEC4MY11Course Name: MineralogyCredits: 4Hours: 60

Module 1:

Definition of Mineral and Mineraloid – Scope and aim of Mineralogy.Chemical elements and periodic table; Bonding of atoms – Metallic, Covalent, Ionicand Vander Walls Bonding in Minerals.

Structure and classification of silicates; Compositional variation and coupled ionic substitution, Isomorphism, Polymorphism, Pseudomorphism, solid solution and exsolution in minerals

Physical properties of minerals depending upon cohesion and elasticity, specificgravity, light, heat, electricity, magnetism and the senses. Determination of specificgravity of minerals – Joly’s spring balance and Walker’s steelyard methods

Module 2:

Nature of light – Ordinary and polarized light; Refraction and reflection; Refractiveindex, Critical angle and Total internal reflection.Double refraction – Plane Polarization by Reflection; Plane polarization by Refraction; Nicol Prism; Plane polarization by absorption; Polaroid.

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Petrological microscope and its parts – Optical accessories, their construction anduses – Quartz wedge (Determination of order of Interference Colour), Gypsum plate and Mica plate (Determination of Fast and Slow vibration directions)

Module 3:

Optical classification of minerals; Isotropic and anisotropic mineralsOptical properties of isotropic and anisotropic minerals observed under parallel and crossed NicolsExtinction – Types, angles, determination, and usesCharacters of Uniaxial and biaxial minerals – Optic axis and optic axial angle; Acute and Obtuse Bisectrix; Optic sign of Uniaxial and Biaxial minerals; Uniaxial and Biaxial Indicatrix; Sign of elongation; Optical anomalies

Module 4:

Mineralogy, Structure, Chemistry, Optical and Physical properties, Modes ofoccurrence and uses of the following groups of minerals: Olivine, Garnet, Epidote, Aluminium silicates, Pyroxene, Amphiboles, Mica, Chlorite, Feldspars, Feldspathoids and Zeolites.

Module 5:

Mineralogy, Structure, Chemistry, Optical and Physical properties, Modes ofoccurrences and industrial uses of the following minerals: Polymorph and varieties ofQuartz, Scapolite, Cordierite, Talc, Serpentine, Steatite, Calcite, Dolomite, Topaz, Staurolite, Beryl, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Apatite, Zircon, Rutile, Sphene and Corundum.

Essential Reading:1. Mason, B. and Berry, L.G., Elements of Mineralogy. W.H. Freeman & Co.2. Deer, W.A., Howie, R.A., and Zussman, J., 1992. An Introduction to the Rock-Forming

Minerals. 2nd Edition, Pearson United Kingdom, 712p.3. Klen, C. and Hurlbut, C.S., 1985. Manual of Minerology, John Wiley & Sons.4. Philips, W.R., Mineral Optics: Principles and techniques.5. Kerr, P.F., Optical Mineralogy.6. Winchell. A.N., Elements of Optical Mineralogy.7. Battey, M.H., Mineralogy for students.

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Semester IVGEC4ED12 : ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Course No: 4.3Course Code: GEC4ED11Course Name: ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENTCredits: 4Hours: 60

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Semester IVSDC4GM13 : ADVANCED GEMMOLOGY PAPER III

Course No: 4.4Course Code: SDC4GM13 Course Name: ADVANCED GEMMOLOGY PAPER IIICredits: 3Hours: 45

Classes of work, Precious gem stones, Birthstones, Where to find material, Cutting material, Hardness of minerals, Abrasives, Grinding wheels, Cabochon cutting, Equipment for gem cutting, Four main operations, Sawing, Sawing outfits, Truing saw disks, Mud Sawing, Diamond charged saws, Charging a diamond saw, Grinding, Sanding, Polishing, Dopping, Drilling, How to cut a sphere, Making a doublet, Horizontal laps, Ash trays, Facet cutting.

References:

1. The Art of Gem Cutting: Including Cabochons, Faceting, Spheres, Tumbling, and Special Techniques by H. C. Dake, Henry Carl Dake, 7th edition, Gem Guides Book Company, 1987,ISBN-0935182721, 9780935182729

2. Gem Cutting: A Lapidary's Manual by John Sinkankas published by Van Nostr and Reinhold, 1963, ISBN-0442276230, 9780442276232

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3. Faceting History: Cutting Diamonds & Colored Stones by Glenn Klein publisher Xlibris Corporation, 2005, ISBN- 1599260824, 9781599260822

4. The Handbook of Engraved Gems by Charles William King, Bell & Daldy, 1866, e-book

5. Guide to gems & jewellery by Gavin Linsell published by Gems TV, 2007, ISBN-0955149126, 9780955149122

6. Antique Jewellery: Its Manufacture, Materials, and DesignShire Library, Shire Series, by Duncan S. James, Osprey Publishing, 1998, ISBN-0747803854, 9780747803850

Semester IV

SDC4GM14 : Pearls and Culturing of Pearls

Course No: 4.5Course Code: SDC4GM14Course Name: Pearls and Culturing of PearlsCredits: 3Hours: 45

History of Pearls and Pearl culture, taxonomy and distribution, ecology and biology, culture of pearl oysters, pearl production, marketing of pearls.

Reference:

1. The Biology and Culture of Pearl Oysters (Bivalvia Pteriidae), M. H. Gervis, Neil Anthony Sims

World Fish, 1992 - Cultured pearls

2. The Pearl Oyster (Google eBook), Paul Southgate, John Lucas , Elsevier, 19-Aug-2011 - Science

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Semester IV

SDC4GM15(P) : Gemstone Valuation and Appraising

Course No: 4.6Course Code: SDC4GM15(P)Course Name: Gemstone Valuation and AppraisingCredits: 6Hours: 90

Factors affecting the pricing of gemstones

4-C’s of gemstones

Rarity

Colour- depth of colour, hue of colour, saturation and tone

Pleochroism – dichroism and trichroism

Phenomenal gemstones (Chatoyancy, asterism, opalescence, sheen, aventurescence, change of colour, play of colour, iridescence, orient, adularesence.

Fracture /Cleavage nature and its position

Types of shape and cuts (Brilliant cut, step cut, mixed cut, cabochon, tumbled, beed, cameo, intaglio, plaque)

Types of luster (metallic, adamantine, vitreous, greasy, waxy, dull, silky, pearly)

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Types of transparency (transparent, semi transparent, translucent, semi translucent, opaque, over coloured stones)

Size of the gemstone and carat weight

Semester V

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Semester VGEC5HR13-HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Course No: 5.1Course Code: GEC5HR13Course Name: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENTCredits: 4Hours: 60

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Semester VGEC5PP14 : PSYCHOLOGY AND PERSONAL GROWTH

Course No: 5.2Course Code: GEC5PP14Course Name: LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENTCredits: 4Hours: 60

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Semester VGEC5LS15 : LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Course No: 5.3Course Code: GEC5LS15Course Name: LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENTCredits: 4Hours: 60

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GEC5AD16 : ADVERTISING

Course No: 5.4Course Code: GEC5AD16Course Name: ADVERSTISINGCredits: 4Hours: 60

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Semester V

SDC5GM17 : Diamond Grading and Sorting

Course No: 5.5Course Code: SDC5GM17Course Name: Diamond Grading and SortingCredits: 3Hours: 45

Geological occurrence of Diamonds, Diamond deposits, Kimberlites and Lamprolites, pipe deposits, Survey methods if diamond deposits, Mining techniques of diamond deposits, History of diamond and diamond mining, Blood diamonds and conflict diamonds, Kimberly process certification, 4-C’s of diamond, Cut grading of diamonds (Different shapes-RBC, Fancy cut), Symmetry of diamonds, Table, crown height, crown angle, pavilion, depth, pavilion angle, girdle thickness, culet, total depth etc., Steps included in cutting and polishing of diamonds (planning and making, sawing, bruting, faceting of cable, faceting of crown, faceting of pavilion)

Colour grading – Diffenrent colour grading system and GIA standard colour grading system, instruments used in colour grading, fluorescence and phosphorescence

Clarity- Inclusions – feather, pinpoints, crystals

blemishes or externals- natural, polishing lines

Burn marks etc.

Different standards of clarity grading and GIA standard of clarity grading

Plotting (Documentation of clarity grading of diamonds)

Carat weight, Price list of diamond and Rapaport price list, Diamond trading corporation and its functions

Steps included in cutting and polishing of diamonds - planning and marking, sawing, Bruting, Faceting of table, Faceting of crown, Faceting of pavilion

Instruments used in cutting and polishing of diamond processing

Manual method of planning and marking, Computerized or automatic method for planning marking and diamond sawing

Judging or grading of clarity of rough diamonds - Position of the inclusion, Colour of the inclusion, Size of the inclusion, Nature of the inclusion

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Colour judging or grading of rough diamonds- Depth of the colour, Shade of the colour, Colour of the inclusion, position of the colour zoning, Fluorescence and phosphorescence, Markets of rough diamonds, Surface marking of rough diamonds

Origin of diamonds accordingly its surface marking, shape and habits of rough diamonds

References:

1. Innovative Superhard Materials and Sustainable Coatings for Advanced Manufacturing: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Innovative Superhard Materials and Sustainable Coating, Kiev, Ukraine,12 - 15 May 2004 by Jay Lee, NikolaĭVasil evich Novikovʹ , Springer Science & Business Media, 2006, ISBN- 1402034717, 9781402034718

2. Diamond Deposits: Origin, Exploration, and History of Discovery by Edward Erlich, W. Dan Hausel publisher SME, 2002, ISBN- 0873352130, 9780873352130

3. Gemmological instruments: their use and principles of operation, Peter G. Read, Butterworths, 1983, ISBN- 0408011904, 9780408011907

4. The Nature of Diamonds by George E. Harlow, American Museum of Natural History, Cambridge University Press, 1998, ISBN- 0521629357, 9780521629355

Semester V

SDC5GM18(P) : Diamond Grading

Course No: 5.6Course Code: SDC5GM18(P)Course Name: Diamond Grading Credits: 6Hours: 90

4-C’s of diamond

Cut grading of diamonds (Different shapes-RBC, Fancy cut)

Symmetry of diamonds

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Measurement of Table facet, measurement of crown height, measurement of crown angle, measurement of pavilion depth, measurement of pavilion angle, measurement of girdle thickness, measurement of culet size, measurement of total depth etc.

Steps included in cutting and polishing of diamonds (planning and making, sawing, bruting, faceting of table, faceting of crown, faceting of pavilion)

Colour grading – Different colour grading system and GIA standard colour grading system, instruments used in colour grading, fluorescence and phosphorescence

Clarity- Inclusions – feather, pinpoints, crystals

blemishes or externals- natural, polishing lines

Burn marks etc.

Plotting (Documentation of clarity grading of diamonds)

Carat weight

Price list of diamond and Rapaport price list

References:

1. Handbook of Industrial Diamonds and Diamond Films by Mark A. Prelas, Galina Popovici, Louis K. Bigelow, CRC Press, 1997, ISBN- 0824799941, 9780824799946

2. Crystal Enchantments: A Complete Guide to Stones and Their Magical Properties by D.J. Conway, Brian Ed. Conway, Random House LLC, 2011, ISBN- 0307785866, 9780307785862

3. The D.G.L. Clarity Grading System for Polished Diamonds by K. F. Burr, Diamond Grading Laboratories, 1974

4. Metallography, Principles and Practice by George F. Vander Voort, ASM International, 1984, ISBN- 1615032363, 9781615032365

5. Clarity, Cut, and Culture: The Many Meanings of Diamonds by Susan Falls, NYU Press, 2014, ISBN- 1479877433, 9781479877430

6. Handbook of Ceramics Grinding & Polishing by Ioan D. Marinescu, Hans Kurt Tonshoff, Ichiro Inaski publisher William Andrew, 2000, ISBN- 0815517416, 9780815517412

7. Polishing The Diamond - A Guide To Self Confidence by Bruno LoGreco publisher Life Coach Bruno LoGreco

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Semester V

SDC5GM19(P) : Advanced Computer Aided Jewel Design – Rhino

Course No: 5.7Course Code: SDC5GM19(P)Course Name: Advanced Computer Aided Jewel Design – RhinoCredits: 5Hours: 75

3D computer aided jewellery designing using Rhino software.

References:

Rhino for Jewelry- Dana Buscaglia

Guide to Graphics Software Tools - By Jim X. Chen

Inside Rhinoceros 5 - By Ron Cheng

Processing: A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists - By Casey Reas, Ben Fr