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So You Want To Collect Loose Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

The term gemology refers to the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying gemstones from loose gemstones to natural diamonds. Many people take up gemology more as a hobby. They become interested in making a collection of items like loose gemstone or natural diamonds. You'll even find some that like to travel to different areas close by or even taking a trip to other countries to look for rough gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If you have an interest in this hobby read along as we reveal the various factors in gemstone collecting.

The first step in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the intelligent way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can find everything you need to know that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.

Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in the value of the stone. The closer the color comes to its pure spectral color the more highly prized it is. Traditionally, these specter colors are yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange and red. Colors that tend to be paler or darker diminish the value of the stone.

The way a stone is cut is the second most important value determination to look at before a purchase is made. The precision of cut will determine how much light the gemstone stone will reflect. The cut will factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and its final value.

A third consideration is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This is talking about 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 would make the gemstone highly valuable.

Gemstones are often categorized according to their size aspect because of being more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may have the same size but differ in carat weights and as a result different in prices as well. This is due to the nature of gemstone difference regarding specific gravity depending upon the chemical composition and crystal structure type Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A ruby that is the same size will weigh in at 1.55 carats instead.

Collecting various gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Olivine (Peridot), Quartz and its varieties or Kornerupine for instance. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Take the example of the US. In Missouri you can hunt for Pearl, Fluorite, Pyrite and Calcite.

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The healing powers of gems remain a controversial issue, but are mentioned for
centuries by healers, shamans and medicine men. Whether it's a fact or a placebo
effect doesn't matter, if it helps. The safest approach is to wear the gemstone
in skin contact to the troubled part of the body. Zircon ,for example, is said
to be of help for varicose veins, blisters and testicles problems.
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Topaz is a beautiful light blue or yellow stone. Yellow Topaz is November's
birthstone while blue topaz is December's birthstone. It is much less expensive
than aquamarine. It looks beautiful in rings, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants
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Onyx is a rich-looking, affordable black stone. It is often mixed with pearls to
create elegant jewelry. Onyx, sard, and sardonyx are all varieties of chalcedony
(microcrystaline quartz). Onyx comes in brown, white, grey, and black. Sard is a
reddish-brown variety. Sardonyx is a blend of sard and onyx with the red bands
of sard and the white bands of onyx. Onyx, Sard and Sardonyx all have a hardness
rating of 7.
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