Collecting Gemstones
By Lee MacRae
Why collect 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 collect and work with each and every one of the 150 varieties available. This article will discuss the hobby of loose gemstone collecting.
First off you need to learn all you can on the wide variety of stones available. This will help you to know what you're buying so you buy the right items. This will help you make informed decisions.
The chief thing you need to look at should be gemstone color. You want the stone to be as close as possible to the pure spectrum colors. We are talking about violet, orange, yellow, green, blue, and red. The prices for very pale or very dark gemstones are lower in value.
The cut of a gemstonestone is the second most important factor to look at before buying. The preciseness of the cut is the factor that determines the amount of light the gemstone stone will reflect. The cut will determine the brilliance of the stone and how much someone will pay for it.
Another factor to look at is the stone's clarity. This refers to the purity of the gemstone or the absence of internal inclusions, particles or spots inside the crystal. Needless to say, stones with no flaws would make the gemstone highly valuable.
Next to consider are weight and size. 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 the same in 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.
Taking up the collecting of loose gemstones can create an enjoyable hobby and pastime. And there is a wide range and variety in gemstones you can collect. You could try collecting Malachite, Quartz and its varieties or Variscite for instance. The choice and beauty and variety is almost endless. And if you like to save money but love vacations you can go gemstone hunting and find the raw materials instead of buying them. Take the example of the United States. In New Mexico you'll find Turquoise, Garnet, Peridot, Rock Crystal and Obsidian
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Sapphires do twinkle. This is caused by the smaller, microscopic stones inside
the primary gem that were created at the same time. This twinkling phenomenon is
known as "silk" referring to its silky and silvery qualities. It appears as a
star that seems to be imposed over a silk like background.
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Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Quartz is used for
balance and to increase energy. Clear quartz formed into crystal balls have been
used to predict the future since the middle ages. The name "quartz" comes from
the Greek word krustallos, meaning ice, because it was thought that quartz was
ice formed by the gods. Quartz is the US State Gemstone of Georgia. Quartz is
the US State Mineral of Arkansas.
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Citrine is November Modern and Traditional Birthstone. Citrine is the
anniversary gemstone for the 17th year of marriage. Citrine is said to help one
connect with Spirit. Citrine is given as a symbol of hope, youth, health, and
fidelity. The name "Citrine" is derived from the French word for lemon.
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