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Gems are made of a variety of minerals. Here are a few examples.
- Diamond: native element: carbon
- Ruby/Sapphire: oxide: corundum (aluminum oxide, Al2O3)
- Emerald: Cyclosilicate: beryl (beryllium aluminum silicate, Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
- Amethyst: oxide/tectosilicate (quartz, SiO2)
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How are minerals and gems valuable?
cause gems can be made into money
Rare and beautiful minerals are called what?
They are called gemstones.Rare, beautiful minerals are generally classified as "gems" or "gemstones".
Are synthetic gems consider as minerals?
No, synthetic gems are not minerals. Part of the definition of a mineral is that it is found in nature, not created by man.
What is a gem can all minerals be gems?
no
What has the author John Sampson White written?
John Sampson White has written: 'Minerals and gems' -- subject(s): Gems, Mineralogy, Minerals
Can diamonds be different colors?
They can indeed. Gems are colored depending on the minerals inside them. Click on the related link for a good description with pictures of the different colors.
What are valuable resources that are minerals?
Copper ,gems, chopperyte,
How are gems different from regular minerals?
they just are, ok??????? can you not
Are all minerals gems?
No, gems can be rocks, like lapis lazuli, or organic materials like amber or jet.
How many minerals are considered gems?
Gems are mineral crystals which have been cut, faceted, and polished. They count.
Rare rocks and minerals that are used in jewelry?
It's gems.
What are two minerals used to make gems?
pyrite and fluorite
