GEMSTONES BASICS

 

 

 
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Before going through Gemology it would be necessary to have a brief over view of Gemstones.

Gemology is a heavy subject for starters and hence it would be good if you can go through Gemstones basics first.

If you are planning to purchase a gemstone it is a lot important to have a 10X Triplet and a Tweaser with you.

The more about 10X Triplet and a Tweaser will be covered in Gemology topic.

 
   Gemstones Basics
   Types of Gemstones
   Hardness of Gems
   Physical properties
   Refractive Index
   Gemstone Shapes
   Synthetic Gemstones
   Real vs Synthetic
   Gem Shopping Tips