Editing Gemstone (section)

==== Flux growth (solution process) ====
The flux growth process was the first process able to synthesize emerald.<ref name="Lefever-1982"/> Flux growth begins with a crucible which can withstand high heat; either graphite or platinum which is filled with a molten liquid referred to as flux.<ref name="Scheel-2003">{{Cite book |last=Scheel |first=Hans |title=Crystal Growth Technology |publisher=John Wiley & Sons |year=2003 |isbn=9780470871683}}</ref> The specific gem ingredients are added and dissolved in this fluid and recrystallize to form the desired gemstone.This is a longer process compared to the flame fusion process and can take two months up to a year depending on the desired final size.<ref name="Arem">{{Cite web |last=Arem |first=Joel |title=Understanding Gem Synthetics, Treatments, And Imitations, Part 4: Synthetic Gemstone Guide |website=International Gem Society |url=https://www.gemsociety.org/article/understanding-gem-synthetics-treatments-imitations-part-4-synthetic-gemstone-guide/ |access-date=March 30, 2023 |archive-date=March 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322211822/https://www.gemsociety.org/article/understanding-gem-synthetics-treatments-imitations-part-4-synthetic-gemstone-guide/ |url-status=live }}</ref>