Starting To Collect Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is a term referring to the science, art and profession of identifying and evaluating gemstones from loose gemstones to natural diamonds. A number of people taken up gemology as a hobby. They become interested in collecting items like loose gemstone or natural diamonds. A number of these hobbyists start to visit various locations close by to look for raw gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If this hobby interest you then read along as we discuss the in and outs of gemstone collecting.
First off you need to read up on each of the gemstones out there. You'll find it very helpful to know what exactly you're looking for so you buy the right items. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise one.
Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in evaluating a gemstone. The closer a color is to its purer spectral value the more valuable it is. Traditional spectral colors are orange, green, yellow, Violet and blue. Colors that tend to be darker or palerthan a pure color tend to be less valued.
The cut of the stone is the second most important value determination to consider before a purchase is made. How precise the cut is is the factor that determines the amount of light the stone will reflect. The cut will determine the brilliance of the stone and how much it will be valued.
The next factor to look at is the clarity of the stone under consideration. This refers to the gemstones purity with no internal conclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal structure. Obviously, stones with a lack of flaws will make a gemstone very valuable.
Next item to look at is the duo of size and weight. Because gemstones can vary in density or specific gravity. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and a ruby of equal size would weigh 1.20 carats. An Emerald of equal size would be approximately 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gemstone would be about 1.23 carats.
Taking up the hobby of gemstones can give you an enjoyable pastime and could be rewarding as well over time. It doesn't have to be very expensive and yet you can build a very exquisite collection. Many people love to take vacations to go hunting for raw gemstones. For example in Michigan you can find Agate, Chlorastrolite and Hematite. Or ou can take a longer vacation and find opal at Lightning Ridge in NSW, Austalia, topaz in Killiecrankie, Tasmania or check out raw material in the peridot fields in Chudleigh Park, Queensland, Australia.
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Blue topaz was once extremely rare; however, now it is one of the most available color topaz on the market. Most topaz found in nature is colorless. To get their blue color, a colorless topaz goes through a process called �irradiation� which is used to heat and color the stone blue. They can be mistaken for the more expensive aquamarine. Most blue topaz are mined in Brazil, Sri Lanka and Australia. Do not expose blue topaz to direct sunlight or extreme or prolonged heat which can cause damage or fading. It ranks 8 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. It is the shared birthstone for the month of December with turquoise.
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Tanzania has been a significant diamond producer for several decades, with the
bulk of production coming from the Williamson Diamonds Mine at Mwadui where
commercial production began in 1925. Tanzania is endowed with various species of
coloured gemstones including the beautiful Tanzanite (blue zoisite). Other
gemstones mined in the country include ruby, rhodolite, sapphire, emerald,
amethyst, chrysoprase, peridot and tormaline. Recently, a major alluvial
occurrence was discovered in the southern region of Ruvuma, Mtwara and Lindi.
Varieties include chrysoberyl, spinels, sapphire, garnets, zircons and diamonds.
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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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