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How To Collect Loose Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Gemology is the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying gemstones from natural diamonds to loose gemstones. A number of people taken up gemology as a passionate hobby. They become interested in collecting loose diamonds or loose gemstones. Some people even begin to travel to various locations nearby or even different countries to look for raw gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If this sounds like a hobby you would like to get involved in follow along as we reveal the various factors in gemstone collecting.

At the very beginning you need to learn all you can on the various gemstones available. This knowledge will help you to know what exactly you're looking for and prevent you from making mistakes. Get the answer to questions like how, where and what to buy.

To start with, an important aspect in gemstone evaluation is color. Gemstones are the most intensely colored natural material available on earth. Gemstones are so related to color that they've even become associated with particular ones. Without a doubt you will recognize sapphire blue, ruby red, jade green, aquamarine, emerald green or turquoise. Gemstones are valued much higher the closer they are to the colors in the spectrum of violet, blue, green,, orange and red. They become less valuable the farther they are from the pure spectral color.

The cut of the gemstone is the second most important factor to consider before buying. How precise the cut is determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will fully ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much it will be valued.

A third consideration is the clarity of the gemstone under consideration. This is talking about the gemstones purity or the absence of internal inclusions, internal particles or spots within the crystal structure. Needless to say, stones with no flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.

Another consideration is the duo of size and weight. Because gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Weight and size are not equal for each and every stone. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and a sapphire of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An emerald stone would be about 0.95 carats and an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 carats.

Taking up the hobby of gemstones can be very enjoyable and could be rewarding as well over time. You don't need to spend a lot of money and yet you can buy some very beautiful items. Many people love to set aside vacation or weekend time to go hunting gemstones. Take the example of the United States. In Maryland you can search for Beryl and Clam Pearl. Or ou can take a longer vacation and find opal at Lightning Ridge in NSW, Austalia, topaz in Mt Surprise or O'Briens Creek in Queensland, Australia or hunt specimens the quartz regions in Wave Hill in the Northern Territory of Australia.

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Amazonite is a gem variety of microcline feldspar. It displays a schiller of
light which is caused by . Amazonite varies from bright verdigris green to a
bluish green and is mined in the United States, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Russia,
Australia and Namibia.
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For the 4th and 6th year of marriage, Amethyst is the anniversary gemstone.
Amethyst is used to increase spiritually. Often amethyst is used in presents to
represent security, sincerity, and peace of mind.
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Turquoise is often fracture sealed. This doesen't mean that it has fractures, it
means that it was seal ed with an acrylic resin to enhance it's color, texture,
and hardness. Turquoise is somewhat soft so avoid scratches and sharp blows. To
be certain and coatings are not removed also avoid hot water and household
chemicals.
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