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Starting To Collect Loose Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
For many people collecting semi-precious and precious gemstones like loose diamonds or loose gemstones is a passionate hobby. They love the colors and the beauty Of the assorted number of gemstones found worldwide today. This article will examine the things you need to know when starting this gemstone hobby.
The first thing you need to do in starting the hobby of collecting gemstones the intelligent way is by getting adequate knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you can find books on the subject that will help you to know exactly what you should do.
Of paramount importance is the color of the gem. Gemstones at the top of the ladder have colors that are close to the exact spectral color of yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange or red. Gemstone colors that are somewhat muted or too dark lowers the value per carat.
Gemstone cut is an important factor to consider when you consider a gemstone's value. The stone has to be cut correctly to reflect light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut can't reflect the light consistently over its surface. The hue, tone and color saturation will never look consistent.
Next to look at is the issue of gemstone clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone under consideration. Larger flaws can be seen with the unaided eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.
Next item to look at is the duo of weight and size. Because gemstones can vary greatly in density and specific gravity. Weight and size are not necessarily equal across the board. Take the example of a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and an equal sized Sapphire would weigh more than 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 collecting of loose gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there is a wide range and variety in gemstones you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Jasper, Topaz or Benitoite for example. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Take the example of the US. In Georgia you can find Ruby, Beryl, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet and Quartz.
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In geological terms gem quality sapphire is rarer than diamond. Sapphire is the
term for Aluminum Oxide (corundum). This durable material is the second hardest
natural substance and is found in a broad range of colours. Ruby is red or pink
corundum, all other colours are called sapphire. Blue is the traditional colour
but sapphire can also be clear, green, yellow, gold, purple, peach, colour
change or a mix of colours (sometimes called parti, rainbow or bi-colored).
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