It is not a mineral
Diamonds formed from carbon in the lab, are diamonds formed from the mineral carbon.
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Diamonds formed in laboratories are formed from carbon, which is an element. By definition, a mineral occurs naturally. So no, a lab-formed diamond is not a mineral.
An emerald is a mineral.
Emerald is a mineral, not a rock.
Emerald is a mineral but it is not an acid.
Emerald is a variety of the mineral beryl, which is a silicate mineral. Silicate minerals are composed of silicon atoms surrounded by oxygen atoms. Therefore, emerald can be classified as a silicate mineral due to its composition.
Emerald is made of the mineral beryl, although it is a gemstone. It has trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium.
By definition a mineral must form by natural processes. Lab made diamonds are not natural.
Emerald
Yes, emerald is a silicate mineral. It belongs to the beryl family of minerals, which is composed of beryllium aluminum silicate.
Emeralds are a variety of the mineral beryl colored green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium. Some people actually prefer an emerald with very minute flaws over a flawless emerald, as this proves authenticity of the stone. A mineral is a naturally occurring solid formed through geological processes that has a characteristic chemical composition, a highly ordered atomic structure, and specific physical properties. To be classified as a true mineral, a substance must be a solid and have a crystalline structure.