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Emeralds are compound of Boron, Aluminum and silicate. They are far less tougher than diamonds. Measured on mosh scale of hardness for minerals emeralds value is less than 8.0. On the same scale hardness of diamonds is 10.00
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What property is shared diamonds and rubies and sapphires and emeralds and topaz?
extreme hardness
What diamond can be used if you run out of diamond?
Depending on your use of diamonds, you may be able to find a substitute. Many wanna-be diamonds are available in the gem-quality category; industrial diamonds, however, are hard to substitute.
Are emerald rings typically more or less expensive than diamond ones?
Emeralds have cheaper options then diamonds but both types of rings can be very expensive. Emerald rings range from a couple hundred to thousands of dollars.
What is the value of 10k gold band?
10k is the equivelent to our 9ct Gold in England I believe. The value depends on what you can sell it for, it all depends on weight and what you have mounted on the band, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies etc all help to increase the value
Are black diamonds more or less expensive than regular diamonds?
Black diamonds are more porous and from younger sedimentary rocks, so they are not as expensive as other diamonds.
Are diamonds more valuable than emeralds?
are diamonds more valuable than emeralds
Can a emerald cut glass?
No, emeralds are not hard enough to cut glass. Diamonds cut glass and they are the only gemstone with this capability.
Are emeralds diamonds or quartz?
There are 2 types of gemstones that you may be looking at. Either a (green) emerald precious gemstone or an emerald shape diamond. Diamonds come in all kinds of shapes, including emeralds.
Are emeralds the toughest stones of them all?
No, Diamonds are.
What is the rarest block on minecraft?
Diamonds. But in the next update (which is 1.3) emeralds are going to be the rarest item in the game.
Why are diamonds more common than rubies sapphires and emeralds?
It is true that rubies, sapphires, and emeralds are more rare than diamonds. The reason is that the elements which make up rubies, sapphires, and emeralds which give them their color are more rare in the environment than carbon which is what diamonds are made of.
What is the better?
My opinion...Diamonds, Emeralds, Ruby or Opal
What is the better birthstone?
My opinion...Diamonds, Emeralds, Ruby or Opal
What gems are found in Africa?
diamonds, rubies,emeralds,and sapphire :)
How are diamonds and emeralds alike?
Both are considered precious gemstones.
What has the author Fred Ward written?
Fred Ward has written: 'Diamonds' -- subject(s): Precious stone industry, Diamonds 'Emeralds' -- subject(s): Precious stone industry, Emeralds
What is the most beautiful gem apart from Ruby's emeralds and diamonds?
Sapphire
