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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
Gemstones and Minerals
What to look for ( info for clueless newbies like myself)??
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<blockquote data-quote="Heatho" data-source="post: 85053" data-attributes="member: 487"><p>Spud, I was just as confused last year on my first few trips, every stone looks like one lol. Sapphires have a certain sheen to them and a lot of the time a flat side or 2, sometimes are a hexagonal crystal shape too. There is no real way of being certain without experience, keep anything that looks interesting and post up some pics if unsure.</p><p></p><p>Sapphire looks very glassy even if not clear, the darker bombs you may have trouble identifying until you have more experience but you are pretty unlikely to miss a large clear good quality one. Most of all keep anything Blue, bright clear Yellow, Green, Pink or any combination of said colours.</p><p></p><p>If your sieving technique is good then any Sapphire will be on top when flip your Sieves.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Heatho, post: 85053, member: 487"] Spud, I was just as confused last year on my first few trips, every stone looks like one lol. Sapphires have a certain sheen to them and a lot of the time a flat side or 2, sometimes are a hexagonal crystal shape too. There is no real way of being certain without experience, keep anything that looks interesting and post up some pics if unsure. Sapphire looks very glassy even if not clear, the darker bombs you may have trouble identifying until you have more experience but you are pretty unlikely to miss a large clear good quality one. Most of all keep anything Blue, bright clear Yellow, Green, Pink or any combination of said colours. If your sieving technique is good then any Sapphire will be on top when flip your Sieves. [/QUOTE]
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