I suppose you could class the rocks brought back from the Moon, as the most expensive stones and minerals ever.
Some stones are valuable. Most are not.
Diamond is formed from carbon. Synthetic look-alike stones are generally inexpensive, and are not formed from carbon. Diamonds formed by Mother Earth or formed by scientists in a lab are more expensive than look-alike stones formed synthetically from other minerals..
No, but stones and crystals are both minerals.
There are plenty of expensive broach stones, and some can reach into the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Not stones as such. However, the human diet does need some minerals but these are obtained from vegetables in the diet and dissolved in the water we drink.
Yes, kidney stones are considered minerals because they are formed from various minerals and salts that have accumulated in the kidneys and crystallized into solid masses. Common minerals found in kidney stones include calcium, oxalate, and uric acid.
Some animals EAT minerals, but gem collectors will buy them from you, or of course your could KEEP IT FOR YOURSELF! Even BETTER.
Yes, electrolytes can contribute to the formation of kidney stones by affecting the balance of minerals in the urine, which can lead to the crystallization of minerals and the formation of stones in the kidneys.
No
Stones do not dissolve in water in the same way that substances like salt or sugar do. However, some types of stones, especially those that are composed of minerals like limestone or gypsum, can undergo gradual weathering or erosion when exposed to water over time. This process can lead to the release of minerals into the water, but the stones themselves remain largely intact. Overall, most stones are considered insoluble in water.
Yes. While all diamonds are carbon, some diamonds are called coloured diamonds, because they contain traces of other minerals. For example, the Hope Diamond appears blue because it contains traces of boron. Fancy coloured diamond stones are usually more expensive that comparable 'colourless' stones.
No, But Minerals can contain in stones or mountains.