Send us a text In this episode of FacetNation, Lucinda and Simon delve into the essential aspects of gem durability, focusing on hardness, toughness, and stability. They discuss the Mohs scale of hardness, the importance of understanding these properties for both gemologists and jewellery enthusiasts, and practical tips for caring for gemstones. The conversation also covers the differences between fracture and cleavage, the impact of chemical stability on gems, and how to properly maintain an...
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Send us a text In this episode of FacetNation, Lucinda and Simon delve into the essential aspects of gem durability, focusing on hardness, toughness, and stability. They discuss the Mohs scale of hardness, the importance of understanding these properties for both gemologists and jewellery enthusiasts, and practical tips for caring for gemstones. The conversation also covers the differences between fracture and cleavage, the impact of chemical stability on gems, and how to properly maintain an...
So you wanna be a gemmologist? Or you just wanna know if granny's jewellery box is worth taking down the pawn shop? You're in the right place. In the first Facet Nation episode, you'll meet fellow gemstone obsessives Lucinda and Simon. Get the inside scoop on Gem-A and the jewellery industry at large and attempt to answer the eternal question; WTAF is gemmology? Summary In the inaugural episode of Facet Nation, hosts Lucinda Beeman and Simon Barber delve into the world of gemmology, sharing...
Facet Nation: A Gemmology Podcast
Send us a text In this episode of FacetNation, Lucinda and Simon delve into the essential aspects of gem durability, focusing on hardness, toughness, and stability. They discuss the Mohs scale of hardness, the importance of understanding these properties for both gemologists and jewellery enthusiasts, and practical tips for caring for gemstones. The conversation also covers the differences between fracture and cleavage, the impact of chemical stability on gems, and how to properly maintain an...
