How To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why would someone go to the trouble of collect loose gemstones? Well for one thing gemstones are extremely beautiful. And just like natural diamonds they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many hobbyists love to collect and show case the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. Follow along as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.
The first step in becoming a gemstone collector the right way is through the power of knowledge. By visiting a local library you can find books on the subject that will prevent you from making mistakes at the start.
First on your list to consider will be gemstone color. You'll want the gemstone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectrum colors. This means blue, green, yellow, orange, red and violet. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark semiprecious and precious gemstones are less per carat.
How the gemstone has been cut is the next factor to consider before buying. The precision of the cut will determine how much light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.
Next up is the issue of gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of a stone being considered. Any large flaws can be seen with the naked eye while others need a 10X magnification.
Next item to look at is the duo of weight and size. Due to the fact gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Size and weight are not necessarily equal from stone to stone. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then a sapphire of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An emerald stone would be about 0.95 carats and an Alexandrite stone would be about 1.23 carats.
Getting involved in collecting gemstones can become an enjoyable pastime and also rewarding in the long run. You can start small and don't have to spend a lot of money and yet you can end up with some very beautiful stones. Many people loved to spend weekends to go looking for gemstones. Just in the United States in Texas You can find Beryl, Pearl and Tourmaline. Or you can take the time to travel and find opal in Opalton, Yowah, Queensland, Austalia, topaz in Torrington, New South Wales, Australia or hunt the quartz regions in Beechworth and Mooralla in Victoria Australia.
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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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Amethyst is the most highly valued gemstone in the quartz family of minerals. Colors range from pale lilac to deep purple. Amethysts are routinely enhanced, meaning they are heat treated to improve their appearance or durability. They are often considered the color of royalty because amethysts have long been treasured by ancient kings and emperors. They were once prized even more than diamonds. The amethyst is often referred to as the Bishop�s Stone, as it is worn by bishops to symbolize their triumph over worldly vices.
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Quartz is a simple clear stone ofen worn as a crystal pendant. It is the very
popular in new age stores and alternative healing shops.Quartz is colorless and
transparent. It is also known as "Rock Crystal". Other colors of quartz have
special names such as: Rose Quartz, Citrine, and Amethyst. It has a hardness of
7.
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