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Is quartz a mineral or an ore?
quartz is a mineral
Can a gem be a mineral?
Yes, like the mineral Quartz is also a gem.
Is a diamond a mineral gem or a ore?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
Is a diamond a gem ore or a mineral?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
What is New Hampshire's state gem?
Beryl is the State Mineral and Smoky Quartz is the official state gem.
Is granite a mineral a rock a gem or an ore?
Granite is a rock, not a mineral, gem, or ore. It is a type of igneous rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface.
Is a dimand a gem a mineral or an ore?
A diamond is considered a mineral because it is a naturally occurring solid with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure. It is not classified as an ore because it does not contain metal or other valuable substances that can be extracted economically.
Is a mineral an ore or a gem if it contains something useful and can be sold for a profit?
Actually, a mineral is an ore if it contains another mineral. It can also be sold for a profit, once the USEFUL mineral is either melted out, or drilled out. Then the left over of the ore is useless, but the mineral itself can be sold for profit purposes.
Is diamond a mineral gem ore or other?
Diamond is an allotrope of the element carbon, so may be classified as a mineral (it can be colored by elemental impurities). About 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-quality stones, leaving the remainder to be classified as industrial diamonds. Diamond is not an ore.
Is a diamond a Gem Mineral or Ore?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
What is Arkansas' state crystal?
Gem Diamond (1967) Mineral Quartz Crystal (1967) Rock Bauxite (1967)
What is an economically useful mineral?
An economically useful mineral is one that has value and can be extracted and processed for various industrial purposes. Examples include iron ore for steel production, copper for electrical wiring, and gold for jewelry and investments.
