Send us a textIn this episode of Facet Nation, Lucinda and Simon delve into the foundational aspects of gemmology, focusing on the materials and structures that make up gemstones. They explore chemical elements, atoms, and subatomic particles, emphasising the importance of the periodic table and valency in understanding chemical bonds. The discussion covers crystalline and amorphous structures, the significance of quartz, and the formation of minerals. They categorize gemstones into oxides, silicates, carbonates, phosphates, and organic materials, providing insights into their properties and roles in gemmology. Strap in people, this is a heavy one.TitlesExploring the Depths of GemmologyThe Building Blocks of GemstonesSound bites"Atoms are extremely small.""Carbon has a valency of four.""Carbonates are the hippies of the group."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Gemmology and Episode Overview03:08 Understanding Elements and Atoms06:09 Subatomic Particles and Their Roles09:03 The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure11:52 Valency and Chemical Bonds14:36 Oxidation and Its Importance17:38 Types of Chemical Bonds20:27 Crystal Structures and Their Significance23:32 Minerals and Their Formation26:15 Key Elements in Gemstone Composition28:09 The Ubiquity of Quartz and Its Elements31:54 Understanding Gemstone Composition34:27 The Importance of Silicates40:07 Exploring Carbonates and Their Characteristics42:03 The Role of Organic Materials in Gemstones46:17 Rocks and Their Complexitiesgemmology, chemical elements, atoms, subatomic particles, periodic table, valency, chemical bonds, crystalline structure, minerals, gemstone composition, oxides, silicates, carbonates, phosphates, organic materials

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