Gemology Journey: Beginner's guide to Gemology

Learn how to identify and classify real gemstones using simple and effective techniques, even from home.

Whether you found a mysterious stone in nature or bought an uncut gem at a fair, knowing what you're holding can make the difference between a worthless rock and a valuable treasure.

Gemology Journey for Beginners is a practical guide that teaches you how to recognize and classify real gemstones through hands-on methods used by professionals, adapted for beginners. Inside, you’ll find step-by-step instructions to measure hardness, density, refractive index, luster, crystal system, and optical effects, all without requiring expensive laboratory tools.

You’ll discover:

• How to measure a gemstone’s hardness using Mohs picks or household tools
• How to calculate specific gravity with a simple glass of water or suspension method
• How to identify a stone’s crystal system by observing its shape and symmetry
• How to interpret optical properties like birefringence, pleochroism, chatoyancy, and more
• How to use gemological tools such as a refractometer or a precision scale
• How to read gemological tables to compare your findings with real reference values
• What gemstone characteristics are measurable and which ones are often misleading

This book is not about geology theory or gemstone hunting locations. It is a practical, beginner-friendly guide for those who want to learn how to test and understand the physical and optical properties of gems, whether you are a rock collector, lapidary enthusiast, or just curious about what you found.

Easy to follow, packed with illustrations, and based on real gemology practices, this is your first step into the science of gemstones.