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How To Collect Loose Gemstones

By Lee MacRae

Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? Well to begin with they are very beautiful items. And like their more familiar cousin, natural diamonds, they can become extremely valuable over the years. Many in this hobby love to find, collect and finish the wide variety of gemstones available today. Follow along as we examine the loose gemstones hobby.

To start off right you'll need the knowledge on the various gemstones available. You'll find it very helpful to know the properties of each stone and prevent you from wasting your money. Without the proper knowledge you can make costly mistakes.

First on the list to evaluate is gemstone color. 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. Everyone knows ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, aquamarine, turquoise, and jade green Gemstones will have a higher value the closer they are to the colors in the spectrum of violet, blue, green,, orange and red. They drop in value when they are lighter or darker than the spectral color.

How a stone is cut is the next factor to look at before a purchase. The precision of the cut will determine how much light the gemstone stone will reflect. It will fully determine the brilliance of the stone and how much someone will pay for it.

Another factor to look at is the clarity. This is talking about the purity of the gemstone or the absence of internal inclusions, spots, or particles within the crystal structure. Without a doubt, zero flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.

Next to consider are weight and size. All gemstones [except for pearls and corals] are priced by the unit, carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. Be aware 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 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 gemstones you can collect. You can start collecting gemstones like Agate, Sugilite Zircon for example. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the United States. In Utah You can find Topaz, Garnet, Petrified Wood, Jasper and Obsidian.

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Durability should take into consideration the ability of the stone to withstand wear and also how practical the stone is for its intended use. Most gemstones are made into jewelry and must withstand being rubbed, dropped and knocked against hard objects. The stronger, harder stones will continue to sparkle much longer than their metal settings.
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The sapphire comes in all shades of blue. The most sought after shade is
Cornflower Blue Sapphire, the finest of all the sapphires. It is a gleaming blue
gem with a touch of purple in it. The Royal Blue variety is velvety and the
cobalt in it lets the viewer wonder how deep it really is. Marine Blue sapphires
carry the color and dramatic tones of the oceans. Sapphires come in all
different shades of blue. Titanium and Iron show up more in the rocks where
sapphires are formed, however, they are formed differently all over the world.
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Microcrystalline opals are made up of a microcrystalline material which is a
crystallized substance or rock which contains small crystals that are visible
only through microscopic examination. These opals are broken into two categories
: Opal-CT is where a predominant mineral rich layer is present within the opal
layers. They are all genuine minerals that formed from evaporating water with
low amounts of soluble silica. They are not Opal-A because the A type of opals
thrived during dry spells with very little water input.
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