Sage-Tips

Are Kidsloverocks real crystals?

This is where fun meets stem. All stones are real, raw, uncut gems. Just want Gemstones? Check out the Large Gemstone Bag.

How can I tell if my gemstone is real?

Fake stones are going to be duller than real rubies. If the stone in questions is darker shade of red, don’t immediately mark it down as fake. It might be a real stone, just not a ruby. Garnets are a gemstone that are similar to rubies, but instead of having the bright red luster, they are a darker shade gemstone.

Are gem mining gems real?

8 answers. The gems that you find In the buckets that you buy at the Gem Mine are actually real raw gems that you can take home polish yourself with a piece of sandpaper while watching tv or reading or you can pay for the gem people to polish & put into a piece of jewelry.

What are fake gem stones made of?

For example, cubic zirconia is a lab-grown diamond simulant, while zircon is a naturally occurring diamond simulant. It is worth mentioning that there is a group of simulants that are not even gemstones. Such “gems” are referred to as fakes and faux. They are typically made of plastic, glass, resin and dyes.

Are gemstones and crystals the same?

The difference between crystal and gem is that a crystal is made up of atoms or ions arranged in a definite order and a definite structure while a gem is a mineral that is very precious and occurs only in a limited geographical area. A crystal may be called a gem while a gem would not be called a crystal.

How common is pyrite?

It has a chemical composition of iron sulfide (FeS2) and is the most common sulfide mineral. It forms at high and low temperatures and occurs, usually in small quantities, in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks worldwide. Pyrite is so common that many geologists would consider it to be a ubiquitous mineral.

How can you tell if a gemstone is natural or synthetic?

Synthetic gemstones are more likely to be rich and vivid in color, and are virtually inclusion or blemish-free when you look at them. Almost always, natural gemstones will have some type of inclusion or color differentiation.

Can you mine gemstones at home?

Gem mining at home is easy and fun! Here at Randall Glen Gem Mine we dig gem dirt from our mountain and send it to you in a Treasure Box so you can mine right at home. Each Treasure Box contains 2 gallons of highly concentrated gem dirt filled with a huge variety of natural, uncut gemstones.

What kind of gems are in the mixed buckets?

The mixed buckets contain up to 25 different mixed varieties of gems including Amazonite, Amethyst, Aventurine, Aquamarine, Carnelian Agate, Citrine, Emerald, Fluorite, Garnet, Kyanite, Moonstone, Opal, Red Jasper, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Smoky Quartz, Sodalite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Unakite, and others.

How many carats are in a ring box of gems?

This astounding hand selected box is bursting with over 12,000 carats of the gems most sought after for jewelry-Amethyst, Citrine, Garnets, Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds. The colors are superb and there are many large stones, including rough sapphires and rubies of up to 100 carats each.

How many carats are in a gem Dirt Bucket?

And specimen size gems are commonplace in our gem dirt! Here at the mine, in one bucket a customer found a 445-carat sapphire and a 448-carat ruby. We take pride in the richness of our gem dirt, and we believe you’ll be very happy with your Treasure Box.