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Starting To Collect Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Gemology is the art, profession and science of evaluating and identifying rocks known as natural diamonds or loose gemstones. Many people take up gemology as a hobby. They become interested in collecting and evaluating loose gemstones or loose diamonds. A number of these hobbyists start to visit various locations close by to hunt for raw or rough gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If this hobby interest you then read along as we show you the various aspects of gemstone collecting.

Right at the beginning, what you need is to get some books from the library or bookstore. You want to learn everything there is to know about your new hobby. The more you understand about gemstones the better off you'll be. You need to be as informed as possible.

Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in evaluating a gemstone. The closer the color comes to its purer spectral value the more valuable it is. Traditional spectral colors include violent, blue, green,, orange and red. Colors that are darker or paler tend to be less valued.

The cut of the stone is extremely important and factors into appraisal of diamonds but gemstones as well. An excellent cut will highlight the natural color of the gemstone, diminish any inclusions, and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One excellent method to determine the precision in gemstone cut is to consider how well and consistent it reflects light throughout the surface of the stone. If the stone is cut on the shallow side most of this light were refracted away rather than reflecting internally. Gemstone color will be washed out.

The clarity of a gemstone is an important consideration. Gemstone clarity relates to the absence of flaws or blemishes inside the stone. Generally speaking, a clearer stone is more valuable. To see flaws beyond with the eye can see you need a 10X gemstone loupe (gemstone clarity magnifier) or gem microscope. Serious hobbyists will use an inexpensive 10X gemstone or jewelers loup for viewing their coins, beads, stamps or in our case gemstones.

Next up are weight and size. Save for pearls and corals, all gemstones are priced by the unit, carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. You should know however that weight and size are not the same in gemstones. Density or specific gravity can very. Take a diamond that is 1.00 carats in weight and you will find that a similar sized ruby or sapphire is 1.20 carats.

Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is such a variety when it comes to gemstones. You could try collecting Garnet, Sapphire or Turquoise and then try others. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the United States. In New York you can find Beryl, Brown Tourmaline, Rose Quartz as well as Fresh Water Pearl.

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Peridot is given as a symbol of fame, dignity, and protection. Legend has it
that pirates favored peridot to protect them against evil. When the peridot was
set in gold it also protected the wearer from terrors in the night. Peridot has
been mined from St John's Island in the Red Sea for over 3500 years. Peridot is
the created during volcanic action. Occassionally, Peridot crystals are found on
the black sands of Hawaii. Peridot is the US State Gemstone of Nevada.
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In parts of the world sapphires may have come from ancient formations that were
once impure marble which developed over time through metamorphic conditions into
crystalline cal silicates known as skarns. A skarn is a metamorphic rock that is
usually variably colored green or red, occasionally grey, black, brown or white.
It usually forms by chemical processes that form rocks during metamorphism and
in the contact zone of magma like intrusions. Skarns in the igneous environment
are associated with marble and wider zones of cal silicate rocks. Mixtures of
corundum, titanium and iron were also a part of the crystallization process.
Because of this process there are numerous inclusions in a sapphire, and like
the ruby, they are useful in verification techniques when authenticating the
stone.
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