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Question To Be Asked Before Buying Gemstone Online

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Difference Between Lab Created Gems and Imitation Gems

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https://blog.9gem.us/difference-between-lab-created-gems-and-imitation-gems/   They are grown in a laboratory but are identical chemically, physically and optically to natural gems. An imitation gemstone, while also artificially made, does not follow nature's recipe, so it's completely different physically, chemically and optically from the natural gem it copies.

How To Check The Originality Of The Gemstone - 9Gem.com

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What Is The Use Of Mohs Scale In Gemology - 9Gem.com

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List Of Some Rare Gemstones That You Never Know

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List Of Some Rare Gemstones That You Never Know The earth is full of strange minerals and stones, most of which are actually unknown to people. Different kinds of unusual mineral accumulations have given rise to some of the scarcest rare gemstones in the world. The minerals can be categorized as gemstones according to their distinct chemical composition, crystal structure, refraction as well as optical characteristics.  The value and rarity of the gemstones are determined according to their imperfections and classification. Here we will have a look at some of the rarest gemstone names that you will ever find. The gem information presented here is extremely interesting and can provide you with the knowledge that you must have.  Red Diamond  The red diamond is definitely one of the rarest and most exclusive gemstones in the world, with a single carat being priced at more than a million dollars. There are currently less than thirty red diamonds in the wor...

What is the Difference between Natural and Synthetic Diamonds?

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A natural and synthetic diamond looks similar to the naked eye, but the two have a characteristic difference that is visible only when they come under the microscope. “Big girls need big diamonds”; easier said than done, because it needs to be mentioned here that diamonds takes years to form, thus making synthetic diamonds a reality. How are natural diamonds and synthetic diamonds are created? Indeed, diamonds are made out of carbon. They have a crystal assembly. In nature, diamonds are found deep within the earth. They are created under huge pressure and temperature. It takes hundreds and thousands of years to make natural diamonds . That’s the basic difference between natural and synthetic diamonds. Synthetic diamonds are made in laboratories. High pressure and temperature are given externally to mimic the conditions present during the formation of diamonds in nature. Synthetic diamonds are, therefore, known to be lab-grown, cultivated, created or cultured diamonds. N...

December Gem Types-Birthstones

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We have seen that human beings get affected in their daily lives as per the planetary positions of their ruling planets. Also, based on the birth chart, their month of birth is also associated with gemstones which are traditionally associated with the planets. There are 12 zodiac signs in astrology and there are 12 months in a calendar year. Some gemstones are zodiac sign specific whereas some gemstones are birth month specific.  Here we are going to describe those gemstones which are associated with the month of December. Historically, there have been many stories and legends associated with gemstones. The book of Exodus mentions the twelve tribes of Israel and the 12 gemstones associated with it. As per the legends, wearing birthstones according to its assigned month brought about healings. Different countries and cultures in the world have a different birthstone list. Some were because of the availability of certain gemstones in that region, other times it was be...