What are some different kinds of gems?

Answer 1

A gem is:

* a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; "he had the gem set in a ring for his wife"; "she had jewels made of all the rarest ... * art highly prized for its beauty or perfection * jewel: a person who is a brilliant and precious as a piece of jewelry * muffin: a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan * jewel: a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
Gemstones are minerals/rocks found beneath the earths surface that are polished and made into jewelry or collected.They can be very valuable and rare. Diamonds are a gemstone.

Answer 2

January's birthstone is the garnet. The garnet is said to bring friendship and loyalty. February's birthstone is the amethyst. It is said to bring peace of mind. March's birthstone is the aquamarine. It is said to protect health. April's birthstone is the diamond. It is said to strengthen body and soul. May's birthstone is the emerald. It is said to help tell the future. June's birthstone is the pearl. Pearls are said to be aphrodisiacs. July's birthstone is the ruby. It is said to bring love. August's birthstone is the peridot. Peridot is believed to help bring divine inspiration. September's birthstone is the sapphire. Sapphire is said to relax and soothe the mind. October's birthstone is the opal. Opal sharpens emotions. November's birthstone is the citrine. It is said to make its wearer lighthearted. December's birthstone is the turquoise. It is said to bring patience.

Answer 3

Gems are primarily used in jewelry-making.

Answer 4

There are many kinds of gems in the world. Some of the gems are rubies, diamonds, emeralds, amber, and coral.

Answer 5

gemstones are used for jelewery and relaxing

Answer 6

Minerals or rocks with durability, pleasing optical properties, and rarity.