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An answer to most archaeometrical questions can be obtained via the gem analysis presented in the previous chapters. The vast majority of published studies on items of archaeometrical interest are focused on gem identification. Usually the items are mounted, so the possible methods to use are restricted. Additionally, for security reasons most of these items cannot be tested outside of their host place, consequently only the instruments available there or mobile instruments can be used. It is sometimes interesting, as well as useful, to have some supporting documents on the studied items, such as inventory lists of museums with information on their origins, or invoices of previous sales.
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Karampelas, S., Kiefert, L., Bersani, D., Vandenabeele, P. (2020). Archaeometrical Questions (Case Studies). In: Gems and Gemmology. Short Introductions to Cultural Heritage Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35449-7_5
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