Name: Adamas Advantage Gem & Mineral ID Kit for MS-Windows, ver. 1.0
Reviewed: April 8, 1997
Function: Gemstone and MIneral ID and Inventory with Memo
Users: Anyone interested in gemstones and their properties,
GIA students, Appriasers, GEM ID Labs, Gem Dealers, Collectors
Equipment: 386 CPU or better, 3.5" Drive, MS-Windows 3.x or Windows 95
Pros: Extremely detailed gemstone and mineral database of properties,
it's all in there, great price, multiple searches
Cons: Limited written documentation, no 800 support number,
no Gemstone Enhancement Codes or Care Required information,
not available for the Mac systems, sorry
Price: $129.95 plus $3.00 S/H, NY residents must include 8% sales tax
Purchase from: Mine Design, PO Box 248, Clarence, NY 14031, 716-634-9400
We accept Checks, American Express, Visa and Master Card
Lance Kanaby at lkanaby@buffnet.net
Review:
Gem and Mineral Identification just got easier with this program! The primary reference source for the computer generation is now available. The Adamas Advantage Gem Identification Kit for MS-Windows database contains data on over 520 gemstone and 3500 mineral varieties providing an easy to use reference for the hobbyist and an automatic gem identification report writer for the gemologist appriaser. The database includes data and ranges for Specific Gravity, Hardness, Refractive Indices, Birefringence, Two V angle, Pleochroism, Dispersion and Dispersion Strenght, Lattice constants, Long and Short Wave Fluorescence, Streak Color, primary Spectral Characteristics along with comments and page cross references to important gemological texts. Easy to use pop-up menus and spinners provide user parameter input control.
This is the first version of this program and there are many features that are not documented as of yet. Just play with the program and you will become familiar with all of its features. There are also many future features that will be turned on in the next version. As more data is added it will be included.
Upgrade policy: Registered owners of the Gem ID or Gem & Mineral ID Kit can upgrade to the current version by sending their current Setup disks to our PO Box with a $25.00 check or MC/VISA authorization (card Number and expiration date). Upgrade requests without the old disks cannot be accepted. Upgrades to the Memo/Inventory control option are $30.00 in addition at any time.
Conclusion:
The Adamas Advantage Gem and Mineral Identification Kit for MS-Windows is mainly geared towards anyone who collects or deals in gemstones or minerals or the serious student of gemology or mineralogy. I found the program to be very informative, easy to use and well worth the price.