The degree to which light penetrates a gemstone. When the gem contains more inclusions, cracks, κηλίδες, και τα λοιπά., its transparency will be lower. The transparency of gemstones is divided into five types: Transparent, Semi-transparent, Translucent, Semi-translucent, and Opaque. The difference between transparency and light transmission lies in how much light can pass through the gemstone. Transparent […]
