How To Start Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
The term gemology refers to the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying gemstones from loose gemstones to natural diamonds. A number of people taken up this profession as a hobby. They collect and evaluate loose gemstones or loose diamonds. You'll even find some that like to travel to different areas close by to look for raw gemstones. Some of them will even tumble or finish off the gemstones themselves. If you have an interest in this hobby then read along as we reveal the various factors in gemstone collecting.
The very first step in becoming a gemstone collector the right way is through the power of knowledge. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you'll find numerous books on gemstones that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.
The first item to take into account will be the color of the stone. You want the gemstone to be as close in color as possible to the pure spectral colors. The spectral colors are blue, green, yellow, orange, red and violet. In general terms, the prices of very dark are very pale precious and semi precious gemstones are lower than the vibrant colors.
Gemstone cut is an important factor to consider when buying a gemstone. The stone has to be cut with precision to reflect the light properly. A gemstone with the poor cut will never be able to reflect light consistently. Tone, color saturation, and color hue will always appear inconsistent
Next up is gemstone clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the internal flaws ( known as inclusions) or the outside blemishes of the gemstone. Any large flaws can easily be seen with the unaided eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.
The next factors to consider our weight and size. All gemstones [except for pearls and corals] 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. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. Take a diamond that is 1.00 carats in weight and you will find that a similar sized ruby or sapphire weighs 1.20 carats.
Collecting gemstones as a hobby can be very enjoyable and rewarding in the long run. It doesn't have to be very expensive and yet you can build a very exquisite collection. Many people loved to spend weekends to go looking for gemstones. Just in the United States in Michigan you can find Agate, Chlorastrolite and Hematite. Or you can take the time to travel and find opal at Lightning Ridge in NSW, Austalia, topaz in Killiecrankie, Tasmania or look in the garnet fields in Harts Range in the Northern Territory of Australia.
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Some of the most important occurrences of sapphires can be found in Sri Lanka,
but sometimes access to them is difficult. Pit and river mining are the most
used techniques in Sri Lanka, but is impeded because the country resists
modernization. Other areas where sapphires can be found are Tanzania, Australia,
Madagascar, and Montana (USA).
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Non-crystalline opals have two categories designated as Opal-AG and Opal AN, but
they are usually grouped together as Opal-A. Non-crystalline is amorphous
without real or apparent crystalline form.
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