I have a collection of miscellaneous semi-precious stones but I can only clearly identify a few of them. Can someone point me to a (preferably comprehensive) resource with pictures that can help me? I've looked a little bit on Google but all I could find were either descriptions without photos or websites about jewelry stuff.

-Anissa

Question answered by

The site below has links on the lefthand side that describe each semi-precious stone. On the page for each stone there are pictures of the stones so they can be identified. Unfortunately there isn't a main page with all images together so you'll need to look through them. http://www.semi-precious-stone.com/semiprecious-stones.html

How to determine semi precious stones and rocks?

I have several semi precious stones, most relating to chakra but I also have other stones. I have tried looking on the internet for a place to see how I can determine what they are. Any ides?

Joy

Question answered by anar.angel

First, do NOT NOT NOT!! rely on color. Go online and look up the Earth Science Reference Tables, or ESRT. On the last page there is a mineral list, and in the middle of the ESRT there are three charts identifying common sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Now, if they are minerals, use a unglazed ceramic tile to test streak. Then, examine it. If it breaks in a pattern, it has cleavage. If not, it has fracture. Then, take your fingernail. Can it scratch it? If so, it has a hardness of 2.5 or less. Now, take a penny. If is scratches the penny, then it is 3.5 or more. If it scratches glass, it is 5.5 or more. Now look at your rocks. If there are gas pockets, is smooth like glass, or has large, intergrown crystals, you have an igneous rock. Now, if it has banding, or foliation, it is metamorphic. (High pressure underground causes minerals of like densities to band together) Lastly, if it has fossils or shells or particles embedded into it, or it feels like sand, it is sedimentary. Now, armed with this information, go research a mineral identification site and you will find out what you have! Trust me, i've done it before. :) I had amethyst and limestone.

Which gemstones have the potential to join the ranks of the real precious stones in terms of value per carat?

Diamond,ruby,sapphire & emerald have been the premier precious stones for a long time.Which gems are most likely to join this bracket?

rockhound

Question answered by U.K.Export

A precious stone must have three characteristics, Beauty, Durability and Rarity to qualify. Having said that rarity can be a problem, there are many stones which are too rare to have wide appeal because there are just not enough to satisfy the world market demand and become, as you put it "real" precious stones but have prices that outstrip many of the traditional group. Examples of these are Alexandrite, Demantoid Garnet, Uvarovite Garnet, Taaffite etc.

Where can I get advise from an expert on precious stones, specifically diamonds?

I have a couple questions for an expert on precious stones, specifically diamonds. I'm not looking to buy or price any. My questions are more directed towards physical properties or characteristics of diamonds.

krankit8

Question answered by inspiredbyme

A gemologist from GIA should be able to help you (or a similar certification association). Look them up in the phone book. Yes, they are salesmen. However, they too have a lot of knowledge about the stones.

What do you call the expert who identifies diamonds or precious stones?

What is the profession called or what what do you call such people who can identify precious stones?

aditya_tx

Question answered by ANGEL-T

Gemologist identifies and grades diamonds and gemstones

Is it true that semi precious and precious stones have healing powers?

Is it true that semi precious and precious stones have healing powers? There are many books about this which tell you what to do and how to use the stones etc. But is there an element of truth in this because I don't want to invest a lot of my time (and some of my money) in this for it to turn out to be useless. Also they say to 'channel' your crystal by saying out loud what you want it to do and creating a vision of this, but doesn't that sound a bit easy? And what different would it make if you say it or think it?

Michelle

Question answered by Scott

Absolutely. And I will prove it. And I just happen to be having a sale. Normally $130, just send me $45.98 and I'll send you my book on the power of rocks. AND, for a limited time, I'll include a free ticket to see me live, in person at one of my seminars for gullable hippies who didn't pay attention in class back in school. Question is: How far did YOU get before you realized I was pulling your leg here.

When did United Parcel Service add unset precious stones to their terms and conditions?

When did UPS stop covering unset precious stones in their insurance?

Jennifer L

Question answered by Murzy

I have been a UPS shipper for 20+ yrs and it has always been in their terms and conditions along with sending cash and precious metals

Do the precious stones in the bible have any significance besides beauty?

Ezekiel 28:13-Satan's covering was precious stones,the New Jerusalem's walls in the bible are made up of precious gemstones.

Kitteh-n-Da Red Hoodz

Question answered by PROBLEM

Yes. http://kiwijewels.com/gemstone_meanings.htm http://www.sedonawolf.com/Stone.htm

Are colored pearls, diamonds and odd colored precious stones manipulated or natural?

I understand that there many types of colored diamonds, pearls, and precious stones (ex: pink sapphire, white topaz, black diamonds, blue pearls,etc.) But how do they acquire their color? Natural and that's why the odd colored ones are more rare? They are not as popular and sell less so they make less? Thanks!

*Diamonds*

Question answered by George

Colors are the results of tiny amount of elements like iron that color gems like amythest. In small quantities is can devalue the gem but deeply colored gems are rare and more valuable. Think of the Hope Diamond. Most of the manipulation of gems is by heat or x-rays, but there are ways of detecting it.

Will jewelry stores buy my natural, uncut precious stones?

I have in my possession some uncut precious stones, ruby's, emeralds, sapphires, and I have already had them checked for authenticity. I just want to know where I should sell them? Will a jewelry store buy them?

matt b

Question answered by Super Eurypterid

If you are in a large town check at the university. Go to the geology department. If there is a local gem and mineral society, they should know about it. The odds are very good that is you have a local gem and mineral society there will be at least one person there who facets. That person will be the one who would be interested in purchasing your gems.