Gemstone Properties

Gemstone is a pride to be possessed and a wonder produced by nature and crafted by human. A gemstone is extremely eye-catching, durable and rare to find. One of the unique properties of gemstone is its resistance to chemical reaction, fracture or abrasion. There are two categories of gemstone, semi-precious or precious and it is extremely difficult to define it.



Ruby, emerald or sapphire all come under precious gemstones. Any gemstone other than above mentioned gemstones are considered to be semi-precious. Precious gemstone consists of the following four important properties:

Rarity

Durability

Beauty

Brilliance

A semi-precious gemstone consists of few of these properties.



One of the most important properties of a gemstone is its appearance and based on that it is defined for its purity. The beauty of a gemstone is defined by its color, fire, luster and brilliance while Mohs scale determines its hardness. Gemstones are also known for their durability. All the above mentioned features help to determine the purity and the genuineness of a gemstone.



There are four factors determining the value of a gemstone are rarity, cut, clarity and color. Cutting is important of them all and holds a great importance in determining a gemstone. A well cut gemstone looks magnificent. The clarity and color of a gemstone are affected by the manner it is cut. In order to determine its true value, a gemstone should be evaluated by experts. Glittering gemstones are believed to possess power of healing and luck, therefore are proudly owned by people.