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Exposed to radiation from an internal or external source.
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Subjecting something to radiation. This is sometimes done to gemstone and pearl beads in order to change their color or clarity.
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A diamond which has been subject to radiation, usually to improve its colour. Most processes are kept as commercial secrets, but no residual radiation is retained by the treated stone.
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When objects are exposed to radiation, like X-rays, they are irradiated.
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Having been exposed to or treated with radiation.
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The bombarding of a stone with gamma rays to alter the color of a gem.
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Having been subjected to ionising radiation e.g. gamma rays.
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A gemstone treated with radiation for the purpose of changing the color of the gemstone.
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