How To Identify Different Gemstones
Then consult a streak test chart to identify the gemstone based on the color of its streak. In today s market there are literally hundreds of gemstones to choose from.
Stones characterized as colorless should not have any tinge of color in them while colored stones should be dark and deep colored.
How to identify different gemstones. Guide to precious semi precious color gemstones. Gemselect s list of precious semi precious gemstones. Spinels come in a wide variety of colors including red.
Look closely at the streak on the plate and try to identify what color it is. You don t need fancy tools to analyse the stone. Another issue is the user needs to know what colors to look for.
However at first glance a red spinel can still be confused with a ruby. Perform the test again using a different part of the stone to confirm the streak test. They include the simple 10x loupe a powerful tool in the hands of an expert the refractometer for measuring refractive index the polariscope for identifying singly and doubly refractive gems and a scale accurate to the 1 100th of a carat for measuring specific gravity.
Darker the color better will be the quality. Here you will find a comprehensive list of gemstones that we sell here on gem rock auctions. When you find a stone feel the surface to make sure it s smooth which is a sign that it s a gemstone.
Gemstones are precious or semi precious stones with aesthetical and monetary values skillfully cut and polished to create stunning jewelry. Have a look at the different aspects of the gem such as the colour clarity size hue tone and cut to narrow down your options. But color alone should not be a property to study because many times color can lead to wrong identification.
Just a loup and light will help you to examine the gem thoroughly. Examine the streak to determine its color and identify the gemstone. So basically those four tools can help to identify gemstones out in the field.
To identify gemstones get an identification chart you can reference. Although rubies and spinels are now identified gemologically as two distinct gem species some stones historically classed as rubies have actually proven to be spinels. With over 130 gem varieties our gemstone index will help you find the perfect colored stone for your jewelry crystal healing needs.
The list of gemstones below will discuss the difference between a precious stone and a semi precious stone as well as guide you to where the gemstone treatments are discussed. Quality factors know in detail about the four essential characteristics that help us judge the quality of a gemstone. Examining the color is the next step to identify a gemstone.
The stone should not be malleable if it is a true gemstone. You can tell you a lot about your gemstones just from a careful first look. The basic gemological tools are not difficult to learn to use.
A very small tool dichroscope will show two small blocks at the end of the tube as looking into a stone and show two different colors.
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