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How To Start Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
For many people collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like loose diamonds or loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. They simply love the beauty and the colors Of the assorted number of gemstones found worldwide today. Read long as we discuss a number of things you need to know when starting to collect gemstones yourself.
To begin with your first priority is to get some books from the library or bookstore. You want to understand as much as possible about the subject of gemstones. The more you know about each kind of gemstone the better off you'll be. You will know exactly what you are looking at.
The first criteria you need to evaluate is stone color. Gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. Gems have become so synonomous with color, they've even had their names combined with associated colors. Without a doubt you will recognize sapphire blue, ruby red, jade green, aquamarine, emerald green or turquoise. Gemstones become higher in value when they equal the colors in the spectrum of violet, blue, green,, orange and red. They become less valuable when they are lighter or darker than the pure spectral color.
The cut of a stone is the second most important factor to consider before a purchase. The precision of cut determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately determine the brilliance of the stone and how much someone will pay for it.
The next factor to look at is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This means the purity of the stone with no internal conclusions, spots, or particles inside the crystal. Without a doubt, zero flaws are hard to find and make your stones very valuable.
Gemstones are often categorized according to their size since it is more uniform than carat weight. But different gemstones may have the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different prices as well. This is due to gemstone difference in relative density or specific gravity and depends on the materials chemical composition and crystalline structure. A one carat round brilliant diamond, for example of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh approximately 1.55 carats.
Although gems are frequently used in jewelry, loose gemstones are great for collecting. Actually there are many interesting and attractive gems that are simply too big and fragile for use in jewelry. Take each gemstone and think of it as a piece of art, a miniature sculpture to be treasured for its unique nature and vibrant colors. And unlike some hobbies that require you to pay for your specimens you can use vacation time to actually hunt for raw gemstones in stead of buying. In the United States in Arizona you can find Agatized wood (Petrified wood), Azur-Malachite, Turquoise, Garnet, Peridot, Jasper and Moissanite And if you travel to Canada you will find rhodonite at various locations in British Columbia or labradorite on Tabor Island, as well as hessonite garnet in Asbestos, Quebec. Take up gemstone collecting and you won't regret it.
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Rose quartz is a pink stone often worn as crystal pendants or bead necklaces. It
is simple, inexpensive jewelry that goes with everything. Pink or peach-colored
quartz is called Rose Quartz. It has a hardness of 7. Rose Quartz will chip and
crack rather easily. Rose Quartz fades in the sun; most Rose Quartz is dyed.
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Most blue gemstones come in a pastel blue, but some exceptional gems have a
bright blue color. Zircon is also available in green, dark red, violet, yellow,
brown, and orange. Due to its high refractive index and strong dispersion,
zircon has great brilliance and intensive fire. The luster is vitreous to a
brilliant sheen. Although relatively hard (rating 6.5-7.5 on Mohs scale) zircon
is brittle and therefore sensitive to knocks and pressure. The gem has the
tendency to wear along facet edges. Its use in rings should therefore be limited
to protective settings or occasional wear jewelry. Zircon jewelry should be
stored carefully.
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