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GEMOLOGY

Post by gemini610 » Wed Jul 17, 2013 2:27 pm

GEMOLOGY

GENERAL INFORMATION ON GEMOLOGY

  Gemology, the study and science of gems, can be as much as an anthrolopogical study as it is a mineralogical one. Gemstones, because of their remarkable beauty, durability and rarity, have been granted a significance that helps us understand the history of mankind. The human race, from its infancy to present day, has sought to protect itself from behind walls of mysticism and superstition reinforced with gem talismans that could be easily carried and hidden.

   Ancient lore and legends associated with gems have, for the most part, have been replace with “rational” references of romance and poetic beauty, but precious stones remain the greatest universal talismans of wealth and power.

WHAT IS GEMOLOGY?

  Gemology is the scientific study of gemstones, which often involves the study of mineralogical fundamentals such as formation, genesis, formalities, physical properties and identification of gemstones. It includes the basic knowledge of structural, crystallographic, chemical and physical characteristics and properties of gems. It also involves the way in which gemstones are fashioned.

  Special Gemology deals with categories and varieties of gemstones, synthetic stones and imitations. Conventionally, the organic substance such as amber, pearls, coral and non-minerals are also included in this subject of special gemology.

  Practical Gemology refers to the application of the knowledge of characteristics and properties of gemstones in identification or seperation of synthetics and imitations. Diamond grading is included in practical gemology.

WHAT IS A GEMOLOGIST?

  A gemologist is someone who studies gemstones. Being recognized as a gemologist usually involves having credentials from an institution of Gemological Studies.

WHAT ARE GEMSTONES?

  Gemstones are usually minerals but sometimes organic substances. What separates them from minerals in general is that they are used in jewelry or for ornamentation. This is a very thin line of separation, but usually we take four factiors into accout:

Durability
Rarity
Beauty
Acceptability
And, of course, there is a fifth factor:

Fashion
All the factors above are relative in nature. For instance, amber has very poor durability, isn’t very rare and in genteral is not highly priced. Yet is is considered ot be a gem due to its beauty.

  On the other hand, most sapphire had good durability but can be very unattractive and inexpensive. Only a small portion of all sapphire mined have a good color and beauty. The same can be said for diamond; the vast majority of diamonds mined are used for industrial purposes because they lack the necessary beauty to be worn as jewelry.
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