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 Post subject: To Start Gemology - Requirement and Start Point
PostPosted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:36 pm 
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Hello everyone,
Thx to the admin for activating my account. I'm absolute beginner in gemology. I picked up interest in gemology after I bought some gemstones for my wife. Seeing the gemstones only up close excites me and I want to learn more about it.

I came across this forum since I read that this forum consists of gemologist all around the world, so I would like your advice on where should I start learning/get resources(online or books) and what is the required basic tool that would help me learn it?


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 Post subject: Re: To Start Gemology - Requirement and Start Point
PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 12:12 am 
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I good start would be a decent microscope, if your on a budget may i suggest a (Gemoro) Elite. its a good scope for under 350. I use this scope when i rockhound. this is a start, if you feel you want to get deeper then may i suggest a coarse in colored stones and gem identification from GIA. At this point you will want a few basics, polariscope and a refractomiter. I hope this help's you and gets you going! there is a wonderful microscopic world in gems all there own. May i also suggest a fine crystal opal sample, preferably with a heavily saturated pin-fire pattern. it's my favorite to look at under a scope. To me its like the heavens open up just for me and shine with a billion galaxy's all my own! :mrgreen:

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:33 am 
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Also, check the links on the left.
There is a lot of information provided that is free.


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 Post subject: Re: To Start Gemology - Requirement and Start Point
PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:47 pm 
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As Barbra says, study the side-bar menu, and you will find everything you need to become proficient at gem I.D, and develop a great understanding of the subject.
The concept of paying for the same info seems really silly.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 9:33 am 
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Thank you very much for the replies. I just started reading through the free online gemology course. It is very helpful and easy to understand. Gemoro microsope is a nice one & affordable. I have set my eyes on Gemoro microscope for future buying to replace my old simple microscope. In the mean time, I'll read more and look at gemstones I got (my wife's stone actually lol) to learn more.


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 Post subject: Re: To Start Gemology - Requirement and Start Point
PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 8:14 am 
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anak_itik wrote:
Thank you very much for the replies. I just started reading through the free online gemology course. It is very helpful and easy to understand. Gemoro microsope is a nice one & affordable. I have set my eyes on Gemoro microscope for future buying to replace my old simple microscope. In the mean time, I'll read more and look at gemstones I got (my wife's stone actually lol) to learn more.


free online gemology course?

could you please share the website links?


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:41 am 
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kkk2ooo, I don't think you read the thread you are responding to.

Look to your left on this page.
There are a series of links to a vast amount of free information.


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:43 am 
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Look at the column on the left of this message board. You will see many educational links, including FREE gemology courses.

<-------------- LOOK!!



:lol: Barbra and I posted at the same time. Now you should be able to find it! :lol:

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