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Stones are the common types of chunks of rock that we see on the ground every day, such as Basalt, and Granite.
Gems are transparent to translucent natural minerals of hardness 7 or greater, such as Garnet, Tourmaline, Sapphire, and Emerald. Gems are also called precious stones or gemstones or just stones when you refer to gems used in jewelery.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoMinerals are naturally occurring substances that are solid, have a crystal structure, and have a specific chemical composition. Gemstones may be attractive rocks (combinations of minerals) or specific minerals which have characteristics that are considered desirable to the human eye, such as color, clarity of crystal, and a hardness that makes it durable.
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∙ 9y agoA mineral is a naturally occurring crystalline substance that can either be classified as a gem or not. A gem on the other hand, is a valuable piece of cut and polished mineral that is often used in jewelry.
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∙ 15y agoThey are the same thing: reference to a mineral that, when adequately cut and properly polished, are aesthetically pleasing to the eye and can fetch hefty prices. Examples: ruby, amethyst, turquoise, and lapis lazuli
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∙ 13y agoA rock consists of more than one mineral. A gem is a crystal of a single mineral.
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Is a dimand a gem a mineral or an ore?
Diamond is a mineral and a gem. The main ore of diamond is called kimberlite.
What is the gem or mineral of New Jersey?
The New Jersey state gem is the Natrolite
What is Youkons known gem?
If you mean gem as in a great thing, then Youkon's known gem in potatoes. The mineral gem, however, is gold.
Is a gem a rock?
A gem is considered any attractive mineral or rock which when cut and polished, may be used for ornamentation. A gem can be either a mineral or a rock, but most gems are minerals. A rock is an aggregate of many minerals, with no specific structure, while a mineral has a much more ordered atomic structure, with specific physical and chemical properties. A gem is not necessarily a crystal; lapis lazuli is not a mineral or a crystal, yet can still be considered a gem due to its desirable color and traits when polished.
What is Arkansas's gem stone?
It's state gem is the diamond and its state mineral is the quartz crystal.
What is the difference between gem crystal?
A gem is a type of mineral crystal that is particularly valued due to its shine and clarity for use in jewelry.
Can a gem be a mineral?
Yes, like the mineral Quartz is also a gem.
What is the difference between gem and ore?
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What is the difference between a gem and a jewel?
We find gems and after processing we convert them into jewels ..simple.. :)
Is a dimand a gem a mineral or an ore?
Diamond is a mineral and a gem. The main ore of diamond is called kimberlite.
What is the difference between a mineral and a gem?
Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a certain structure and chemical composition. Gems, meanwhile, can be minerals that people value as ornaments or pieces of jewelry.
Is gypsum a gem?
its an mineral
What gem mineral is an oxide of aluminum?
Ruby and sapphire are both gem varieties of the mineral corundum, an aluminum oxide.
Are dimoands a mineral or a rock?
a diamond is a mineral (also is a gem)
What is in a sapphire gem?
A sapphire gem is mainly composed of the mineral corundum and other trace mineral impurities that give it its color.
What is a highly priced mineral?
Gem
Is diamond is a gem mineral?
Yes.
