How to Tell if a Gemstone is Real

Gemstones are one of the many gifts that nature has given to human beings. Gemstones that naturally occur are fascinating and very beneficial. They are highly sought after by people from different periods. These sparkling objects are elegant and sophisticated, whether they are worn in jewelry or loose.

Although artificial gemstones are also possible, they have a special charm that is unmatched by humankind. They are mined from the earth's depths. It is a miracle that the earth can produce stones with such a royal and lustrous appearance. You can't just go digging in any spot to find semi-precious or precious stones. Only a handful of locations can be used to extract gemstones, including Kashmir, Arkansas, North Carolina, Kansas, Oregon, and many other places.

Learn about gemstone mining and extraction

- The formation and maintenance of gemstones take place approximately 3 to 25 miles below the Earth's crust.

- The deeper ones are Peridot and Diamonds.

In igneous rocks, you will find Apatite and Diamonds, Garnet, Tourmaline and Spinel, Garnet, Garnet, Garnet, Garnet, Tourmaline, and Spinel.

In sedimentary rocks, you will find Jasper, Malachite, and Opal stones.

Metamorphic rocks contain Emerald, Morganite, and Aquamarine.

Pit mining is the best way to recover diamonds.

- Other than diamonds, colored gemstones are mined using a time-consuming and rigorous process.

A few companies that are involved in the mining of gemstones have adopted modern methods for extracting them.

Gems can be extracted from both primary and secondary deposits.

- The cut stones from the mines are sent to the centers for aesthetic enhancement.


How to tell if a gemstone is real

To accurately identify gemstones, you will need special tools.

If the stone's texture is sandy or rough, it is not considered a gemstone.

If the stone is extremely malleable, it is not considered a gemstone.

A gemstone is a real gem with a crystal structure.

Gemstones can be identified by their color, heft, and other characteristics.

A gemstone can be translucent, opaque, or transparent.

It is important to identify gemstones by their hardness.

A specific gravity test may be helpful.

It is also possible to verify the originality of a gem by using light dispersion and refractive index tests.

To ensure it is a genuine gemstone, the best thing to do is to consult a teleologist.

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