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Rare and beautiful minerals are called .?
A common term used for these is gems.
What are the 4 main minerals Like gems and precious stones?
The four main minerals like gems and precious stones include diamond, gold, oil and natural gas. Any country that has any of these minerals is usually considered as a rich country.
How many issues to precious rocks gems and minerals?
There are 80 issues for about $11.00.
What is the most common group of minerals and What is the percentage of the crust do they make up?
though there are thousands of different minerals only about 30 are common in earths crust. these 30 minerals make up most rocks in thee crust. i hope that helped :)
How are ores and gems alike?
Gems are rare valuable minerals that can be cut and polished. Ores contain enough metal that can be mined and sold.
How are gems different from regular minerals?
they just are, ok??????? can you not
What are some minerals classified as gems?
They are less common then other elements
Rare and beautiful minerals are called .?
A common term used for these is gems.
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,
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.
