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Rock crystal (white) is a variety of a quartz (gemstone). Crystal may also refer to man-made glass in general sense. Some of the other variety of quartz are Amethyst (violet), Citrine (yellow to golden), Smoky quartz (brown to gray), Rose quartz (pink), etc.
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∙ 12y agoNo. Crystals are formed by two different types of Adams. Sodiom and Cloride and they form in cold dark places such as caves. Gems are formed in heat and magma so that's a difference. and also gems take a LONG time to grow! That's why they are so expencive. Well, crystals are expencive to but.... ya know.
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∙ 10y agoA gem is a precious stone that has been cut and polished for use as jewelry or decoration while a crystal is a solid containing an internal pattern of atoms, molecules, or ions that is regular, repeated, and geometrically arranged.
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∙ 15y agoGems are forms of mineral crystals that either appear in nature or are faceted or shaped by humans.
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∙ 14y agoGems are crystals which are considered to be particularly lovely and valuable. There are other types of crystals which are not valued as highly.
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∙ 13y agocrystals have smooth growth surfaces, and gems can be cut and polished, giving them a beautiful appearance.
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∙ 15y agoA crystal is a gem.
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Is a gem a rock?
A gem is considered any attractive mineral or rock which when cut and polished, may be used for ornamentation. A gem can be either a mineral or a rock, but most gems are minerals. A rock is an aggregate of many minerals, with no specific structure, while a mineral has a much more ordered atomic structure, with specific physical and chemical properties. A gem is not necessarily a crystal; lapis lazuli is not a mineral or a crystal, yet can still be considered a gem due to its desirable color and traits when polished.
What is Arkansas's gem stone?
It's state gem is the diamond and its state mineral is the quartz crystal.
What is your birth crystal?
i was born in November therefore, mine is topaz. it is the gem that represents the month you were born.
Is diamond from crystal stone?
Diamond is a mineral, commonly found in crystals, and used as a gem.
What is the difference between a gem and a mineral?
Stones are the common types of chunks of rock that we see on the ground every day, such as Basalt, and Granite.Gems are transparent to translucent natural minerals of hardness 7 or greater, such as Garnet, Tourmaline, Sapphire, and Emerald. Gems are also called precious stones or gemstones or just stones when you refer to gems used in jewelery.
What are the names of all minerals in Kingdom Hearts 2?
Blazing Shard, Blazing Stone, Blazing Gem, Blazing Crystal. Frost Shard, Frost Stone, Frost Gem, Frost Crystal. Lightning Shard, Lightning Stone, Lightning Gem, Lightning Crystal. Lucid Shard, Lucid Stone, Lucid Gem, Lucid Crystal. Power Shard, Power Stone, Power Gem, Power Crystal. Dark Shard, Dark Stone, Dark Gem, Dark Crystal. Dense Shard, Dense Stone, Dense Gem, Dense Crystal. Twilight Shard, Twilight Stone, Twilight Gem, Twilight Crystal. Mythril Shard, Mythril Stone, Mythril Gem, Mythril Crystal. Bright Shard, Bright Stone, Bright Gem, Bright Crystal. Energy Shard, Enerfy Stone, Energy Gem, Energy Crystal. Serenity Shard, Serenity Stone, Serenity Gem, Serenity Crystal. Orichalcum, Orichalcum+
Is a gem a rock?
A gem is considered any attractive mineral or rock which when cut and polished, may be used for ornamentation. A gem can be either a mineral or a rock, but most gems are minerals. A rock is an aggregate of many minerals, with no specific structure, while a mineral has a much more ordered atomic structure, with specific physical and chemical properties. A gem is not necessarily a crystal; lapis lazuli is not a mineral or a crystal, yet can still be considered a gem due to its desirable color and traits when polished.
What is the synonym for diamond?
Another word for diamond that starts with an R is Rhinestone.
What is a synonym for gem?
crystal
What is the gem lavender Is it a quartz or gem or glass or even crystal?
It is a semi-preaous gem stone
What is the difference between gem crystal?
A gem is a type of mineral crystal that is particularly valued due to its shine and clarity for use in jewelry.
How do you synthesize the Ultimate Weapon in Kingdom Hearts?
Here are all the items that you will need.Kingdom Hearts:Lucid Gem x5Power Gem x5Thunder Gem x5Mystery Goo x3Gale x3Kingdom Hearts II:Orichalcum+ x13Orichalcum x1Mythril Crystal x1Dense Crystal x1Twilight Crystal x1Serenity Crystal x7
What is Arkansas's gem stone?
It's state gem is the diamond and its state mineral is the quartz crystal.
How do you get the gem aquamarine?
Aquamarine is a crystal in the Beryl family, formed in the earth , it is mined , and then graded for gem quality , then cut and polished to become a gem.
What is the crystal structure for Peridot?
Peridot (gem quality olivine (the mineral)) is in the orthorhombic crystal system.
What happens if you used up all the Mythril Gem recipe and didn't use the Serenity Shard to get the Mythril Crystal recipe. How do you make the Mythril Gem now so you can make the Mythril Crystal?
You need to find ingredients for the Mythril Gem recipe. Then find a Serenity Shard, and then you can create the Mythril Crystal.
What is Arkansas' state crystal?
Gem Diamond (1967) Mineral Quartz Crystal (1967) Rock Bauxite (1967)
