Directory of Gemstone Resources

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This category is for information about gemstones and their properties. Gemstones are generally regarded as: Polished fragments of 'precious' and 'semi-precious' minerals, used for decorative purposes. Examples of Precious Stones: Diamonds / Sapphires / Rubies / Emeralds Examples of Semi-Precious Stones: Topaz / Garnet / Spinels. Examples of Other stones used as gems: Jade / Agate / Opal

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Resources in This Category

• Bluechart

  http://www.gembluechart.com/
  A gem identification chart.

• Florida Gold Coast & Mineral Society

  http://www.fgcgms.com/
  Gold and Mineral Society in Florida.

• Gemology Tools

  http://www.gemologytools.com/
  Software for the professional gemologist or gemology student/enthusiast.

• Gems and Gem Materials

  http://nature.berkeley.edu/classes/eps2/
  An on-line gem and jewelry course at UC Berkeley.

• Gemstone Forecaster Newsletters

  http://www.preciousgemstones.com/Forecasters.html
  Analyzes Burma ruby and sapphire gems and collector gemstone markets.

• Gemstones and Collector Stones

  http://www.realgems.org/
  A collection of images and other information about gemstones, collector stones and the minerals with which they are associated.

• GeoNord

  http://www.geonord.org/
  Gem and mineral site from Sweden.

• National Gemstone

  http://www.preciousgemstones.com/GEMCOLLECTING.HTML
  Introduction to collecting and investing in gemstones and colored diamonds, with descriptions of the types most widely traded.

• NOVA

  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/diamond/gemprimer.html
  Gemstone primer with photos and vital information regarding gemstones.

• Secrets of the Gem Trade

  http://secretsofthegemtrade.com/
  A new gem book by R. W. Wise.

• Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection

  http://www.gimizu.de/sgmcol/
  Pictures and short descriptions of gems and minerals on display at the Smithsonian.

• The Amber Ranch

  http://www.ambarazul.com/
  Dominican rough blue amber for jewellers and collectors.

• The Gemhunter

  http://gemhunter.webs.com/
  A guide to finding gemstones and gold using geological principles. Many such discoveries have been made by Dan Hausel of Arizona, who set up this site.

• The Image

  http://www.theimage.com/
  Mineral and gemstone galleries. Physical properties and historical facts for minerals and gemstones.

• University of Texas Gem Class

  http://www.geo.utexas.edu/courses/347k/redesign/Gem_Notes/gemnote_triple_frame.htm
  Gem and Mineral class at the University of Texas, Austin.

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