The Hobby Of Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
The term gemology refers to the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying gemstones from natural diamonds to loose gemstones. Many people take up gemology as a hobby. They become interested in making a collection of loose gemstones or loose diamonds. You'll even find some that like to visit various locations close by to look for rough gemstones. Some of them will even tumble or finish off the gemstones themselves. If this hobby interest you follow along as we discuss the different aspects of this hobby.
Right at the beginning, what you need is to get yourself some reading material. You want to understand as much as possible about your new hobby. The more you learn about the hobby of gemstones the less likely you are to make a mistake. You will know exactly what to look for.
First on your list to take into account should be gemstone color. You'll want the stone that is as close as possible to the pure spectral colors. The spectral colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Generally, the prices very pale or very dark stones are lower in value.
Gemstone cut is an important factor to consider when buying a gemstone. The cut has to be done in a way that reflects light back to the viewer. A stone that has a poor cut can't reflect the light consistently over its surface. Color saturation, hue and tone will always look inconsistent.
Our next consideration is the aspect of gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of a stone being considered. Larger flaws can easily be seen with the unaided eye with others needing to be magnified 10X
Next comes size and weight. All gemstones [except for pearls and corals] are valued by the unit called the carat. One carat is the equivalent of 0.2 grams Be aware however, that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a Sapphire or ruby of the same size would weigh 1.20 carats.
Though you may find gemstones used a lot in jewelry, they are a great hobby and pastime as well. In fact, there are many attractive and interesting gemstones that are simply too big and fragile for use in jewelry. Look at each stone and consider it as a piece of art and value it for its unusual nature and for the craftsmanship of the artisan who shaped it. And in this hobby you don't have to always lay out cash because you can actually go hunting for raw gemstones in the field. In the US in Colorado you can find Beryl, Aquamarine, Phenacite, Garnet, Amethyst, Agate, Citrine, Pyrite, Rose Quartzcomma
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Tips On quality loose diamonds
Think twice before putting gems in an ultrasonic cleaner. Diamonds, rubies and
sapphires will be fine but many other gems may not be: when in doubt, leave it
out. Diamonds, rubies and sapphires, and other single-crystal gems can be
cleaned with a touch of ammonia in water to remove all films and add extra
sparkle. Never use an ultrasonic cleaner or ammonia for cleaning such opaque
gemstones like lapis, turquoise, malachite or onyx. They should be wiped clean
gently with a moist cloth. These gemstones can be porous and may absorb
chemicals, even soap, which may build up inside the stone and discolor it. The
reason why these materials need more care than transparent gemstones is that
these materials are essentially rocks, not crystals of a single mineral. Think
about it: when you put a rock in water, it absorbs the water and is moist all
the way through. A single crystal gem like sapphire will not absorb water: all
the molecules are lined up so tightly in the crystal that there is no room for
water to enter.
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level of interest. You may be surprised to find out that electronic gem therapy
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effectiveness. It sure did not come about because of someone�s imagination.
Electronic gem therapy is based on Ayurvedic theories but has been creatively
adapted to modern times and technology. This therapy says that every color of
gemstones has a corresponding illness that it can heal, including eczema. It
uses both light energy and precious stones to reach your body cells on a
subatomic level. It assimilates energy to injured tissues via the use of
gemstones� dielectric resonating characteristics. In consequence, it stimulates
the natural healing abilities of your body.
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