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So You Want To Collect Loose Gemstones

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. Many people take up gemology as a passionate hobby. They become interested in collecting and evaluating loose diamonds or loose gemstones. Some people even begin to visit different areas nearby to look for raw gemstones. Some hobbyists will learn to cut or tumble the gemstones they find. If this hobby interest you follow along as we discuss the in and outs of gemstone collecting.

The very first step in becoming a gemstone collector the smart way is through the power of knowledge. By visiting a local library 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 very important part in the value of the stone. The closer the color of the gemstone is to its pure spectral color the more highly prized it is. Remember that the spectral colors are yellow, blue, Violet, green, orange and red. Colors that are darker or paler diminish the value of the stone.

How a stone has been cut is the second most important value determination to look at before buying. The preciseness of the cut is the factor that determines the amount of light the gemstone stone will reflect. It will fully factor highly in the brilliance of the stone and how much it will be valued.

Next up is the issue of gemstone clarity. Clarity is the term that refers to internal flaws (inclusions) or the external blemishes of a stone. Any large flaws are visible to the unaided eye with the others needing a 10X magnification.

Next comes size and weight. Other than the corals and pearls gemstones are priced by the carat. A carat is equal to 0.2 grams. Be aware however, that weight and size are not always equal and gemstones. The density and specific gravity can differ in stones. Take a diamond that weighs 1.00 carats and you will see that a similar sized ruby or sapphire is 1.20 carats.

Collecting gemstones as a hobby can become an enjoyable pastime and could be rewarding as well over time. You can start small and don't have to spend a lot of money and yet you can build a very exquisite collection. Many people loved to spend weekends to go looking for gemstones. Take the example of the US. In Wyoming you can find Agate (including Moss Agate), Jade, Ruby, Jasper, Bloodstone as well as Star Sapphire. Or you can take the time to travel and find opal in Opalton, Yowah, Queensland, Austalia, topaz in Torrington, New South Wales, Australia or check out the quartz regions in Cloncurry in Queensland, Australia.

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