How To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is a term referring to the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating gemstones from natural diamonds to loose gemstones. Many people take up gemology as a passionate hobby. They become interested in making a collection of loose diamonds or loose gemstones. Some people even begin to visit various local locations to look for raw gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If you have an interest in this hobby then follow along as we show you the in and outs of gemstone collecting.
The first step in beginning this hobby the wise way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By taking a look in your local bookstore you can find books on the subject that will make you an informed buyer.
First on the list to evaluate is gemstone color. Without a doubt, gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. Gems have become so synonomous with color, they've even become associated with particular ones. Everyone knows ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, aquamarine, turquoise, and jade green Gemstones become higher in value when they are equal in color to the spectral colors of yellow, blue, violet, green, orange and red. They drop in value when they are lighter or darker than the pure natural color.
Stone cut is the next factor to consider. The preciseness of the cut is the factor which determines how much light the stone will reflect. The cut will factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and how much it will be valued.
Our next consideration is the clarity of the gemstone. Clarity refers to the internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of the gemstone under consideration. Normally large flaws you can usually see with your naked eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.
Another consideration is the duo of size and weight. Due to their nature gemstones vary and specific gravity or density. Size and weight are not necessarily equal from stone to stone. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and a ruby of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety when it comes to gemstones. You can start collecting gemstones like Alexandrite and other varieties of chrysoberyl, Sugilite Zircon and then try others. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if money is tight you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Take the example of the US. In California you can find Agate, Benitoite, Californite, Diamond, Citrine, Tourmaline, Abalone Pearl, Kunzite, Chrysopras
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The Tanzanite gemstone is a fairly recent find. Given the very difficult terrain
in which most of the Tanzanite is mined, it is no wonder that the price of this
gemstone is quite high. Tanzanite get�s it�s name from the country in which it
is mined and that is Tanzania. The gemstone is quite hard but at the same time
is brittle. This brittleness makes the Tanzanite gemstone require special care
when wearing Tanzanite jewelry. One fact that is not so well known is that, the
Tanzanite gem stone in it�s original rough form is brownish in color. Heat
treatment is used to bring out the blue and purple colors of this gorgeous
gemstone.
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