What is gemstone hardness and toughness and how does it affect which gems can be worn everyday, including in an engagement ring? Learn about the Mohs Hardness Scale and which gemstones have which rating and what it means from a GIA gemologist.

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In this video you'll learn:
Which gemstones are too soft to wear in an engagement ring?
What are the most durable gemstones?
What is the hardest material on Earth?
Are moissanites good stones for engagement rings?
Which coloured gemstone is best for an engagement ring?
Which gemstones are easily scratched?
Can gemstones break easily?
Can gemstones scratch each other?
Are pearls good for engagement rings?
What makes a gemstone durable?
What is gemstone hardness versus toughness?
What are organic gemstones?
Can gemstones be scratched by dust?
What is dust made of?
Are morganite and aquamarine safe to wear in an engagement ring?
What is the hardness of jade, nephrite and chalcedony?
How to clean pearls and other delicate gemstones

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Durability of gemstones
1:01 What makes diamond the world's hardest material
2:11 Better polish and shine
2:57 Understanding the Mohs Hardness Scale
4:04 Best choices for an engagement ring
4:25 Moissanite
4:49 Beryl, Topaz, Spinel
5:04 The Emerald Myth
5:41 Tourmaline, Quartz, Zircon, Garnet
6:04 Why dust is ruining your jewellery
7:10 Tanzanite, Peridot, Kunzite
7:19 Jadeite, Nephrite, Chalcedony
7:49 Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise
8:18 Amber, Pearl, Coral, Malachite
8:28 Organic gemstones
9:14 How to clean and care for soft gems

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