No, synthetic gems are not minerals. Part of the definition of a mineral is that it is found in nature, not created by man.
Minerals are required to be naturally occurring. Synthetic diamonds are not.
Synthetic fertilizers when washed away leave salts and other trace minerals behind. Some of these minerals bond to plant roots eventually clogging them up.
Gemstones are crystalline of minerals which can be cut and polish. Synthetic stones are chemically fabricated product, in my view we can not call it synthetic gemstones they are pure synthetic products.
No. Though they may be equivalent, the definition of a mineral includes the description "naturally occurring".
No. Though they may be equivalent, the definition of a mineral includes the description "naturally occurring".
Not in the truest sense, in that they have not occurred naturally.
Natural....it is a lanthanide and is a rare metal. This element can be found in minerals.
No. A crystal is not considered a mineral if it is organic or synthetic.
Rocks are a naturally occurring assemblage of minerals. They are not synthetic and would be described as having a crystalline rather than fibrous texture.
Phosphates are natural minerals; but phosphatic fertilizers are products of the chemical industry.
Many different natural and synthetic minerals are used in cosmetics. Mica, iron oxide and titanium dioxide are three very common minerals used in cosmetics.