Starting The Hobby Of Loose Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Why would anyone collect items like loose gemstones, you ask? Well for one thing they are very beautiful items. And just like natural diamonds their value increases over time. Many hobbyists love to find, collect and finish the wide variety of gemstones available today. This article will discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.
The first step in beginning this hobby the wise way is through the power of knowledge. By taking a quick trip to the library or local bookstore you can find a number of books to broaden your knowledge and that will help you to know exactly what you should do.
Color is a subjective idea but a very important part in giving value to a gemstone. The closer the color comes to its purer spectral value the more highly prized it is. Remember that the spectral colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Colors that are paler or darker than the pure color tend to be less valued.
How a stone has been cut is the second most important value determination to take a look at. The preciseness of the cut will determine how much light is reflected by the gemstone. It will fully factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and how much someone will pay for it.
The clarity in a stone is our next factor. Gemstone clarity relates to the absence of flaws or blemishes inside the stone. The gemstone without flaws is more valuable. To see flaws beyond with the eye can see you need a 10X gemstone loupe (gemstone clarity magnifier) or gem microscope. Most hobbyists will buy a 10X jewelers were gemstone loup for viewing their coins, beads, stamps or in our case gemstones.
You will often find that gemstones are often listed according to their size criteria because it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may be the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different prices as well. This is due to the difference regarding relative density or specific gravity and depends on the materials chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. For example, a one carat round diamond of typical proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A comparable a brilliant ruby of the same proportions in size will weigh approximately 1.55 carats.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there is such a variety in gemstones you can collect. You can collect gemstones like Malachite, Pyrite or Kornerupine for instance. The opportunities are seemingly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can go hunting for raw gemstones. Take the example of the United States. In Maine you can find Tourmaline, Beryl, Rose Quartz, Pearl, Topaz, Amazonite, Clear & Smoky Quartz and Aquamarine.
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Malachite is a beautiful green earth stone with black bands. It is beautiful in
earrings, necklaces, and pendants. Malachite is green with irregular black
banding. It has a hardness of 4. Malachite is especially fragile. Protect
malachite from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature changes (
such as leaving it be a heater vent or in a hot car). Do not clean malachite in
a home ultrasonic cleaner. Washing malachite in water will remove its finish.
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Turquoise is often fracture sealed. This doesen't mean that it has fractures, it
means that it was seal ed with an acrylic resin to enhance it's color, texture,
and hardness. Turquoise is somewhat soft so avoid scratches and sharp blows. To
be certain and coatings are not removed also avoid hot water and household
chemicals.
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How To Start Gemstone Collecting
By Lee MacRae
Gemology is a term referring to the profession, science, and even art of evaluating and identifying rocks known as natural diamonds or loose gemstones. A number of people taken up gemology more as a hobby. They collect and evaluate items like loose gemstone or natural diamonds. A number of these hobbyists start to travel to different areas close by to look for raw gemstones. Some even tumble or learn to cut their own gemstones. If this sounds like a hobby you would like to get involved in read along as we discuss the various aspects of gemstone collecting.
The first thing you need to do in beginning this hobby the smart way is by acquiring knowledge about them. By visiting a local library you can find books on the subject that will make you an informed buyer.
One of the first things you look at is the color of the gemstone. Highly prized gemstones exhibit colors similar in pureness to the spectral colors of orange, green, yellow, Violet or blue. Gemstone colors that are muted or are too dark lowers the value per carat.
The cut of the gemstone is an important aspect to consider when you consider a gemstone's value. The cut has to be done correctly to reflect light properly. A gemstone with an improper cut can't reflect the light consistently over its surface. Color tone, saturation, and hue will always appear inconsistent
Next to look at is gemstone clarity. Clarity refers to the internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of a stone being considered. Any large flaws can be seen with the unaided eye while others need a 10X magnification.
Gemstones are often listed according to their size criteria because it is more uniform than carat weight. But two different gemstones may have the same size but different carat weights and consequently, different pricing structures. This is due to the difference of specific gravity or relative density and depends on the materials chemical composition and crystalline structure. Normally a one carat brilliant round diamond with standard proportions will be approximately 6.5 mm in diameter. A comparable a brilliant ruby of the same proportions in size will weigh approximately 1.55 carats.
Collecting various gemstones can be very rewarding hobby. And there is a wide range and variety in precious and semi precious stones that you can collect. You could try collecting Olivine (Peridot), Pyrite or Clinohumite for example. The varieties are nearly endless. And if you like a hands on hobby you can find gemstones for yourself instead of buying. Just in the United States in Pennsylvania you can find Amethyst, Almandite Garnet and Pyrope Garnet, Beryl, Sunstone and Moonstone.
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The Peruvian opal is said to aid sleeping and calming down the mind. It is a
blue opal that is quite rare and can only be found in the Andes Mountains in
Peru. It has a Caribbean color to it, and is considered the national gemstone of
Peru. Charlatans have taken to pushing dyed blue opals onto the market. Experts
say that if the blue color of the stone appears to be uneven then it is probably
a dyed stone and not a valid opal.
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Rutilated Quartz is clear or brown with copper red or golden fibers. These
fibers are mineral inclusions called "Rutilated Quartz" or "Sagenite." It is
popularly known as Venus-hair stone. Rutiles, small needle like crystals, maybe
red, black, or yellow. Golden rutilated quartz is known to be an important
healing stone that cleanses, energizes, and filters negative energy. If you
need to change direction in your life, rutilated quartz is an excellent stone to
use along the way.
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Carnelian is a wonderful orange stone. It is used for great beads, cabochons and
cameos. Try some carnelian jewelry for nice orange accents to your wardrobe.
Carnelian is usually ranges from bright orange to reddish orange. The shades of
red are due to iron oxide. Carnelian has a hardness rating of 7.
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