What are examples of a gem that is a mineral?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Opals, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, and sapphires are all minerals. In fact, all gems are minerals with the exception of pearls, which have a biological origin.

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∙ 12y ago

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Can a gem be a mineral?

Yes, like the mineral Quartz is also a gem.

Is gypsum a gem?

its an mineral

What is in a sapphire gem?

A sapphire gem is mainly composed of the mineral corundum and other trace mineral impurities that give it its color.

Are dimoands a mineral or a rock?

a diamond is a mineral (also is a gem)

What is a highly priced mineral?

Gem

Is nickel a gem?

No, nickel is a mineral.

Is diamond is a gem mineral?

Yes.

What is the web address of the Houston Gem And Mineral Society in Houston Texas?

The web address of the Houston Gem And Mineral Society is: http://www.hgms.org

What is the web address of the Fallbrook Gem And Mineral Museum in Fallbrook California?

The web address of the Fallbrook Gem And Mineral Museum is: http://www.fgms.org

What is a highly prized mineral called?

a gem

What gem is not a mineral?

Opal and amber are not minerals.

When a mineral is rare to locate it is called a .?

gem