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Starting The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting

By Lee MacRae

Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well for one thing gemstones are extremely beautiful. And just like natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many in this hobby love to collect and show case the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. Follow along as we examine the loose gemstones hobby.

To begin with you need to learn all you can on the various gemstones available. This will help you to know what exactly you're looking for so you buy the right items. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.

Of paramount importance Is gemstone color. Highly prized gemstones have pure colors there as close as possible to the purest spectral colors of violent, blue, green,, orange or red. Gemstone colors that are muted or are too dark can lower the value quite easily.

Gemstone cut is the next factor to look at before a purchase is made. The precision of the cut is the factor that determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and how much someone will pay for it.

Another factor to consider is the stone's clarity. This refers to the purity of the stone or the absence of internal inclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal structure. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.

Gemstones are often listed according to size because it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may have the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different pricing structures. This factor comes from the difference regarding relative density or specific gravity and depends on the materials chemical composition and crystal structure type Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond with normal proportions is approximately 6.5 mm around. A comparable round brilliant ruby of the same size and proportions will weigh approximately 1.55 carats.

Collecting gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is such a variety in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Aquamarine and other varieties of beryl, Quartz and its varieties or Kornerupine for instance. The varieties are nearly endless. And if money is tight you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. For example in Oregon you'll find Agate, Obsidian, Hydrolite and Sunstone.

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Chrome Diopside is an all-natural, untreated gemstone. This means that no heat, radiation, diffusion or oils are used to enhance the stone. It ranks 5 to 6 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness.
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Malachite is a beautiful green earth stone with black bands. It is beautiful in
earrings, necklaces, and pendants. Malachite is green with irregular black
banding. It has a hardness of 4. Malachite is especially fragile. Protect
malachite from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature changes (
such as leaving it be a heater vent or in a hot car). Do not clean malachite in
a home ultrasonic cleaner. Washing malachite in water will remove its finish.
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