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No, synthetic gems are not minerals. Part of the definition of a mineral is that it is found in nature, not created by man.

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Are gems rocks?

Most consider gems to be rare crystalline minerals of high Mohs hardness, with a degree of clarity.


Could the same laboratory techniques used for making synthetic gems be used for making synthetic sedimentary rock?

While some laboratory techniques used for making synthetic gems may be applicable for making synthetic sedimentary rock, there are additional factors to consider. Sedimentary rock formation involves the accumulation and cementation of sediments over time, which may require different processes and conditions compared to gem synthesis. Techniques like seeding with minerals and simulating geological conditions may be more relevant for synthesizing sedimentary rock.


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".


What is a gem can all minerals be gems?

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Most industrial diamonds and other gems?

Most industrial diamonds and other gems are called synthetic


What are synthetic minerals?

Man made minerals


What has the author John Sampson White written?

John Sampson White has written: 'Minerals and gems' -- subject(s): Gems, Mineralogy, Minerals


What is a definition of a rock?

A rock is a piece of mineral that is solid and of a substantial size. Rocks are typically ceramic minerals as opposed to metallic and most consider non-opaque minerals, "gems", to be distinct from rocks due to aesthetic qualities.


What are valuable resources that are minerals?

Copper ,gems, chopperyte,


How are gems different from regular minerals?

Gems are rare and valuable minerals that are cut and polished for use in jewelry, while regular minerals are naturally occurring solid substances with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure. Gems are prized for their beauty and rarity, whereas regular minerals are valued more for their scientific and industrial applications.


Could the same laboratory techniques used for making synthetic gems be used for making synethetic sedimentary rock?

No, the laboratory techniques used for making synthetic gems cannot be directly applied to making synthetic sedimentary rock. Synthetic gems are typically grown using high pressure and high temperature techniques, whereas the formation of sedimentary rock involves deposition and compaction of sediments over long periods of time. Thus, different processes and conditions are required to create synthetic sedimentary rock.