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How To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
The term gemology refers to the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating rocks known as natural diamonds or loose gemstones. A number of people taken up this profession more as a hobby. They collect and evaluate loose diamonds or loose gemstones. You'll even find some that like to visit various local locations to hunt for raw or rough gemstones. Some of them will even tumble or finish off the gemstones themselves. If you have an interest in this hobby then read along as this article discusses the various factors in gemstone collecting.
At the very beginning you'll need the knowledge on each of the gemstones out there. You'll find it very helpful to know what you're buying and prevent you from making mistakes. Get the answer to questions like how, where and what to buy.
The chief thing you need to factor in should be the color of the stone. You want the gemstone that is as close as possible to the pure spectrum colors. The spectral colors are violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. In general terms, the prices of very dark are very pale semiprecious and precious gemstones are lower.
Gemstone cut is very important and is used not only to appraise diamonds but gemstones in general as well. A good cut showcases the pure color of the stone, diminish any inclusions, and exhibits good overall symmetry and proportion. One excellent method to determine the precision in the cut of the stone is to consider how well it reflects light on a consistent basis throughout its surface. But if a gem is cut too shallow, most of the light will refract out instead of reflecting inside. That will make the gem seem washed out and windowed.
Next to look at is the issue of gemstone clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone under consideration. Any large flaws you can usually see with your naked eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.
You will often find that gemstones are often listed according to their size aspect because of being more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may be of the same size but have different carat weights that result in different prices as well. This is due to the difference regarding specific gravity depending upon the materials chemical composition and crystalline structure. A one carat round brilliant diamond, for example with standard 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.
Collecting gemstones as a hobby can be very enjoyable and rewarding in the long run. It doesn't have to be very expensive and yet you can buy some very beautiful items. Many people love to set aside vacation or weekend time to go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Montana you'll find Agate, Sapphire, Beryl, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Obsidian, Tourmaline and Garnet. And if you like to travel farther you can find opal in Coober Pedy, Andamooka or Mintabie in South Australia, topaz in Torrington, New South Wales, Australia or check out raw material in the peridot fields in Chudleigh Park, Queensland, Australia.
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Sapphire is the gem quality form of Corundum. It is second only to Diamond in
hardness. The hardness of coruCrystals and gemstones have been used throughout
the ages to improve various human conditions. The color and mineral composition
lend energy to improving situations from headaches to digestion on a physical
level and love loss or mood imbalances on an emotional level. But these rocks
don�t stop with just the physical or the emotional aspects of our lives.
Crystals and gemstones can help us mentally and spiritually as well. By using
your intention combined with the inherent qualities, color and vibration of the
gemstone, you can transform any situation with determination and focus.
Gemstones are a tool just like you would use a hammer to effectively put a nail
into a wall, gemstones help integrate and align you with the intention that you
have decided to put into your consciousness and make manifest in the world.
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Even the hardest gemstone variety can be vulnerable to breakage if it has
inclusions that weaken the crystal structure. Exercise common sense: if you have
a ring set with a softer gem variety or an included stone, take it off before
strenuous activity. Even the hardest gemstones like Diamonds, Rubies and
Sapphires can shatter with a single well-placed blow especially if they have
inclusions, which weaken the crystal structure.
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Tanzanite jewelry can easily be scratched or chipped. Clean your Tanzanite with
warm, soapy water and a soft bristle brush. Avoid using ultrasonic cleaning.
Tanzanite was found in Tanzania in 1967. Tanzanite is the anniversary gemstone
for the 24th year of marriage. It is said that Tanzanite helps with change. It
uplifts and opens the heart.
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