Research Article

Spectroscopic Analysis for Harnessing the Quality and Potential of Gemstones for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Table 3

Direct bandgap energy is calculated by extra plotting the vertical segment of the plot with intercept x-axes from Figure 4.

SampleDirect band gap energy (eV)

Pyrope-amandine garnet5.14
Quarts6.12
Black tourmaline5.54
Amethyst5.74