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Starting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
The term gemology refers to the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating gemstones from natural diamonds to loose gemstones. A number of people taken up this profession as a passionate hobby. They become interested in collecting and evaluating loose gemstones or loose diamonds. Some people even begin to visit various local locations to look for rough gemstones. Some of them will even tumble or finish off the gemstones themselves. If you have an interest in this hobby follow along as we reveal the in and outs of gemstone collecting.
The very first step in becoming a gemstone collector the smart way is through the power of knowledge. By taking a look in your local bookstore you can find books on the subject that will make you an informed buyer.
The chief thing you need to take into account should be stone color. You want the stone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectral colors. We are talking about red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The prices for very pale or very dark gemstones are lower than the vibrant colors.
Gemstone cut is an important aspect to consider when buying a gemstone. The stone has to be cut in a way that reflects light back to the viewer. A stone that has a poor cut will not reflect light in a consistent way. Color saturation, color hue and color tone will always look inconsistent.
Our next consideration is the issue of gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone. Normally large flaws can easily be seen with the naked eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.
Next comes weight and size. Save for pearls and corals, all gemstones are valued by the unit called the carat. One carat is the equivalent of 0.2 grams You should know however that size and weight and gemstones are not the same. Density or specific gravity can very. Take a diamond that is 1.00 carats in weight and you will find that a Sapphire or ruby of the same size would weigh 1.20 carats.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is such a variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can collect gemstones like Emerald, Citrine or Zircon for example. The opportunities are seemingly 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 United States. In Virginia you can find Amethyst, Garnet, Beryl and Moonstone.
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Amethyst is lilac, purple, or mauve. Top quality amethyst is transparent.
Amethyst has a hardness of 7. Clean your Amethyst with a soft bristle brush and
soapy, warm water. Amethyst often fades if left out in the sun for long periods
of time.
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Moonstone is a translucent stone that has a shimmering affest called
adularescence. It is often worn in rings, pendants or bead necklaces. Moonstone
comes in colorless, white, yellow, orange, and gray. It always has a white or
blue sheen. That is, moonstone reflects light in a distinctive shimmering
phenomenon known as adularescence. Moonstone has a hardness of 6.
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