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gemologist
noun[ C ]
uk /dʒemˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ us /dʒemˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
a person who studies gems(= stones that are used for making jewellery):
Our gemologists ensure that the rocks are authentic.
A trained gemologist can tell the difference between a fake diamond and the real thing.
Gemologists around the country want to build a national collection to rival the great jewel collections of Europe.
The professor, a geologist and gemologist, curated this exhibition of newly discovered stones.
The institute makes specialized equipment for jewellers and gemologists.
My father, a keen amateur gemologist, hunted for stones in the river's tumbling waters.
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