Categories of Gemstones

Written by admin from http://www.managingmoneytips.com on October 2nd, 2008 | 3 Comments

There are many different types of gemstones, and knowing the different categories can help a collector or enthusiast expand his repertoire greatly. Some precious gemstones are so unique in chemical composition and crystalline structure that they fall into their own categories, while others can be collectively lumped into one. Here are the major types of [...]