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Name the radiation that is used in the detection of the purity of gemstones. State its source.

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Name the radiation that is used in the detection of the purity of gemstones. State its source.

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The radiation used in the detection of the purity of gemstones is Ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

The primary natural source of this radiation is the Sun, while artificial sources include an electric arc or a mercury-vapour lamp.

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Chapter 6: Spectrum - Intex Question [Page 146]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 6 Spectrum
Intex Question | Q 7. | Page 146
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