Is anyone using a digital refractometer? If so, what do you think about this instrument. I was looking at the Gem-n-Eye as a possible replacement for my old GIA Duplex refractometer. I would appreciate any feedback and insight.
The Gem-n-Eye is not a replacement for a refractometer. It can be used in addition to a refractometer but if I had to choose one instrument over the other, I'd choose a refractometer 100% of the time.
If you want a reflectometer buy a Diamond Eye or a Jeweler's Eye directly from Dr. Bill whom you can contact through the list here. Or buy a used Jemeter on ebay or a Presidium outfit.
They require skill to use. You have to have an idea what you are looking at. (as Dr. Bill has said confirmative NOT determinative.) THEY ARE NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR A REFRACTOMETER!!! I know we would all love it if they were but they are not.
The Gem n Eye and the one from Austria and the new one from China are not worth the high prices they charge in my opinion. You cannot measure dispersion nor birefringence in a hand held reflectometer. MAYBE on a laboratory ellipsometer.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum