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Collecting Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? Well to begin with they've been sought for their beauty for many centuries. And just like natural diamonds they can appreciate in value over time. Many hobbyists love to find, collect and finish each and every one of the 150 varieties available. Read long as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.

The very first step in beginning this hobby the smart way is through the power of knowledge. By visiting a local library you can locate all you need to know about the subject that will let you make wise purchases from the beginning.

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 the stone becomes. Traditionally, these specter colors include violent, blue, green,, orange and red. Colors that are paler or darker diminish the value of the stone.

The cut of a stone is the next factor to look at before buying. The precision of the cut determines the amount of light is reflected by the gemstone. It will ultimately ultimately determine the stones brilliance and how much someone will pay for it.

Next up is the aspect of clarity. The aspect of clarity refers to the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone. Larger flaws can easily be seen with the naked eye while others need a 10X magnification.

Next on the agenda is the duo of size and weight. Because gemstones can vary in density or specific gravity. Weight and size are not equal for each and every stone. If a diamond of a certain size weighs 1.00 carats then an equal sized Sapphire would weigh more than 1.20 carats. An equal sized Emerald would be 0.95 carats while an Alexandrite gem stone would came in at 1.23 carats.

Collecting gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there are so many different types in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Olivine (Peridot), Topaz or Onyx and then try others. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if money is tight you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Take the example of the United States. In Pennsylvania you can find Amethyst, Almandite Garnet and Pyrope Garnet, Beryl, Sunstone and Moonstone.

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Alexandrite's color switches between green to red, brown, or mauve in
incadescent light. Alexandrite is quite durable as its hardness rating is 8.5.
Synthetic alexandrite is very common. Shop carefully to make sure you are
getting what you are paying for. Natural alexandrite is uncommon and hard to
find.
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The Black Prince's Ruby is actually a bead-shaped spinel weighing roughly 170
carats (34 g) that is the size of a chicken egg. It is currently set in the
cross patt�e above the 317.40 carat (63.48 g) Cullinan II in the front of the
Imperial State Crown. The Black Prince's Ruby is one of the oldest of the Crown
Jewels of the United Kingdom, with a known history dating back to the middle of
the 14th century and having been in the possession of the British kings since it
was given in 1367 to its namesake, Edward of Woodstock (the "Black Prince").
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Since 1892, Sapphires have been mined at Gem Peak area on Rock Creek near
Philipsburg, Montana. The first load of sapphires is shipped from Placer mines
and eventually as far away as Switzerland for watch jewels and fine instrument
bearings. Here was a world-class discovery and supply to meet a growing demand
for corundum; sapphires and rubies. That Rock Creek deposit was known early on
as being exceedingly abundant, and is notable as the only placer concentration
plentiful enough to have been worked commercially for sapphires. Since those
early days, and continuing into modern times, Montanans and visitors have
enjoyed mining gemstones for fine jewellery. Colours range from the classic "
cornflower blue" to "red-orange" and "mint green." The sapphires found and
finished here have a character and beauty all their own.
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Starting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting

By Lee MacRae

Why collect loose gemstones you ask? Well to begin with gemstones are extremely beautiful. And like their higher counterpart, natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many hobbyists love to collect and show case the nearly 150 types of gemstones found today. Read long as we look at the hobby of collecting loose gemstones.

The first thing you need to do in beginning this hobby the smart way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can locate all you need to know about the subject that will make you an informed buyer.

First on the list to evaluate is gemstone color. It is a fact that gemstones are the most intensely colored natural materials you can find. Gems have become so synonomous with color, they've even become associated with particular ones. You've no doubt heard about emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue, jade green, turquoise or aquamarine. Gemstones will have a higher value when they are equal in color to the spectral colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. They become less valuable the farther they deviate from the pure natural color.

The cut of the stone is extremely important and factors highly into the appraisal of not only diamonds but along with your gemstones. An excellent cut will highlight the gemstone's color, diminish any inclusions, and highlight the proportions and symmetry of the stone. One excellent way to determine the excellence of its cut is to check how evenly it reflects light throughout the surface of the stone. But if a gem is cut too shallow, much of the light will refract out of the gem rather than reflecting inside. Gemstone color will be washed out.

Next to look at is gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the the external blemishes or the internal conclusions or flaws of the gemstone. Any large flaws can easily be seen with the unaided eye with others requiring a 10X magnification.

Next up are size and weight. Other than the corals and pearls gemstones are priced by the carat. One carat equals a 0.2 grams. You should know however that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. If you have a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats, you will find a Sapphire or ruby of the same size would weigh 1.20 carats.

Collecting various gemstones can be a great hobby. And there is a wide range and variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Jade [jadeite and nephrite], Topaz or Bixbite (Red beryl) for example. The opportunities are seemingly 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 Missouri you can hunt for Pearl, Fluorite, Pyrite and Calcite.

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Obsidian is natural glass formed by volcanic lava that cooled too quickly. It is
generally black. Other obsidian colors include: brown, gray, red, blue and green
. If there are bubbles or crystal inclusions, it has white or gray marks and is
often named snowflake obsidian. Some obsidian has iridescence: flashes of color.
Obsidian has a hardness rating of 5.
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Only three colored gemstones are considered precious. These are the emerald, sapphire and ruby, which have retained their prized positions among jewels due to their extraordinary colors and extreme rarity. Precious gemstones with good color and large size are very hard to come by. Because of their rarity, it is common to use stones with inclusions and blemishes in jewelry
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Crystal Quartz is also found in Tanzania. It is found in Morogoro region, Tanga
Region,Kilimanjaro Region, Iringa,Singida Region, Mererani etc. On the surface,
the quartz found in abundance is milky quartz. You have to mine deeper to get
rid of Milky Quartz before you can reach the Clean Crystal Clear Quartz, making
it a highly costly laborious work. It does also depend upon the vein belt. If
the vein belt shows clarity within few metres of digging, you will reach high
grade quality Crystal quartz. The ground is mostly covered with kind of mud type
sand. If you happen to get a good vein, it can reach up to 300 kilometres
underneath the earth.
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