
A polarized loupe assists in examining substances under polarized light, allowing determination of stress in glass and other materials. It is a key tool for analyzing light passing through gemstones.
In gemology, it is used to identify optical properties of transparent to translucent gems, distinguishing between singly refractive (SR), doubly refractive (DR), or aggregate (AGG) stones. Some stones split light (DR), while others do not (SR), providing a unique property that makes identification easier through their light refraction.
Note that the Polariscope cannot be used to test opaque or assembled stones.
Ideal for travel, it features a built-in yellow LED.
Battery-powered with 2X CR2032 Li-On batteries, it offers portability.