Surprisingly, don't you know? Correct way to care for jewelry by Mohs hardness
Of the gems used in jewelry, diamonds are the hardest. It is then followed by rubies and sapphires (corundum). This degree of hardness is called Mohs hardness, as it is determined by which one is damaged when two minerals are rubbed together.
Misunderstanding of Mohs hardness
The Mohs hardness is 10 for diamonds, 9 for rubies and sapphires, and 7.5 to 8 for emeralds. The hardness is determined by which one is rubbed against each other and it gets damaged, so if a large amount of force is applied instantly, the standard is different from the hardness that does not break when hit with a hammer. Remember that there are different types of "hardness".
In the video below, we do something really wasteful, like crushing an 8-carat gem quality diamond with a hammer. As I looked at it, I let out a scream of "Ah!" .
He has a cool face and easily shatters. Diamonds are not hard minerals when instantaneously large force is applied.
However, if you live a normal life, it is rare in reality that diamond jewelry is crushed with a hammer. The same applies to other jewelry.
In a realistic situation where wearing jewelry could damage the gems,May you incorrectly care for your jewelry and damage itor,It's bumped somewhere and it's missingThat's what it is.
You can get your jewelry wrong and get it damaged
Do you take care of your jewelry when you've finished using it? Some people do it every time they use it, while others do it when the dirt is noticeable.
The basics of jewelry careWipe with a soft clothHowever, please be careful as there may be cases where you may be doing it wrong and scratching the jewelry.
Correct care method
There is one thing to be careful about when wiping with a soft cloth.
It is a gem with a low Mohs hardness.Instead of rubbing, lightly dust offThat's what it is.
The fabric that cares for your jewelry also has dust and dust from the air. It also contains quartz (crystal), so soft gems will get scratched every time you rub them. Therefore, do not scrub it and try to quickly wipe away any dust.
Jewels with lower Mohs hardness than quartz require the above precautions, but other than that, you don't have to be nervous. Quartz has a Mohs hardness of 7. Don't scrub any softer gems than this, but gently wipe them off.
I don't know the hardness of the jewelry I have! In such cases, at the very end of this article, I have created a list of Morse hardnesses in alphabetical order, so please use it to help.
About hitting your jewelry and hurting it
The most vulnerable item in jewelry is the ring.
- Layering together, the neighbors collide with each other
- I try to open the door and bump it against the doorknob
- Hit on the table
Have you ever experienced this on a daily basis? I'm sure you've probably experienced it at least once, but did the gem break?
Maybe it was okay?
I accidentally smashed the jewel against the doorknob and broke it. It's not 100% impossible to say that this is definitely not the case. However, jewelry is made with the aim of protecting the weak points of the jewel when tailoring, so it is rare that it will break just by hitting it in your daily life, so don't worry.
The gems are mainly protected by claws and stone cascades. The nails and stone siding are designed with the look of whether they are cool or not, and with the design being practical or not.
Therefore, it is not designed to easily break.
Jewelry designers and craftsmen do the right craft to protect the weaknesses of the jewel.
List of Morse Hardness of Gems in Alphabetical Order
The Mohs hardness has been organized in alphabetical order. This is useful when you want to know the hardness of the gemstones used in your jewelry. The names of gems are commonly used, so even if they are the same corundum, they all say both ruby and sapphire, and beryl, aquamarine, emerald, and morganite.
A row
Iolite 7 to 7.5
Apatite 5
Azurite 3.5-4
Alexandrite 8.5
Aquamarine 7.5-8
Emerald 7.5 to 8
Onyx 7
Opals 5.5 to 6.5
Ka row
Garnet 6.5 to 7.5
Kaiyanite 4.5 to 7
Calcite 3
Quartz (crystal) 7
Chrysoberyl 8.5
Kunzite 6.5-7
Goshenite 7.5 to 8
Amber 2.5
Sa-row
Sapphire 9
Coral 3.5
Jadeite (hard ball) 6.5 to 7
Sidelite 3.5 to 4.5
Sirimanite 6.5 to 7.5
Zircon 7.5
Pearls 3.5 to 4
Spinel 7.5 to 8
Sphene 5 to 5.5
Spodumen 6.5 to 7
Sodalite 5.5 to 6
Zoisite 6-7
Ivory 2.5
Ta-row
Turquoise 5-6
Diopside 5.5 to 6.5
Diamond 10
Tanzanite 6-7
Topaz 8
Trifein 6.5-7
Tourmaline 7 to 7.5
Na line
Nephrite (Shuuuu) 5 to 6
Ha row
Hidenite 6.5-7
Fluorite (fluorite) 4
Prenite 6 to 6.5
Tortoiseshell 2.5
Hematite 5 to 6.5
Heliodor 7.5 to 8
Peridot 6.5-7
M row
Magnesite 3.5 to 5
Malachite 3.5-4
Moonstone 6 to 6.5
Meno (Agate) 6.5 to 7
Morganite 7.5 to 8
Row
Lapis Lazuli 5-6
Labradorite 6 to 6.5
Ruby 9
Red beryl 7.5 to 8
Rhodochrosite (Inca Rose) 3.5 to 4
Rhodonite 5.5 to 6.5
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