Gemstone Coloration: How Different Gemstones Get Their Colors

The video explains how gemstones get their colors, focusing on the role of light and chemical composition. It distinguishes between idiochromatic gemstones, which derive color from essential elements, and allochromatic gemstones, colored by impurities. The video also discusses how transition metal ions can alter gemstone colors by affecting energy levels and light absorption.

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