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Could all minerals be gemstones

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Anonymous

9y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Not all minerals are gemstones; these are exceptions.

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What are Diamondsrubiesopals emerald and sapphires are all examples of well they are all minerals but also gemstones?

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Can a minerals be gemstones?

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Is gemstone a mineral?

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What is gemstone Can all minerals be gemstones?

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Why can some minerals be used as gemstones?

The most valuable gemstones are the clear, crystalline form of the harder minerals such as diamond, corundum, tourmaline, topaz, and garnet. Other minerals with exceptional clarity or color, and even some rock types are known commercially to be valuable as gemstones, but hardness is a key to frequent wearability.


What turns minerals into gemstones?

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What minerals make yellow gemstones?

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Can all mineral be gemstones?

Most minerals are not considered to be of gem worthiness because they are too soft or brittle. Some could still make attractive decorative pieces, however.


Are gemstone mineral?

All gemstones are minerals, unless they were created by man or are organic gems like pearls and coral.


How do you get gemstones?

Gemstones are mainly found by volcanoes, because they are formed below the crust, and the volcano pushes them to or near the surface. Gemstones can be found in any part of the world, though, but the real question is whether you are willing to dig for them and/or get lucky.