Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a certain structure and chemical composition. Gems, meanwhile, can be minerals that people value as ornaments or pieces of jewelry.
A gem is a type of mineral crystal that is particularly valued due to its shine and clarity for use in jewelry.
Yes, like the mineral Quartz is also a gem.
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We find gems and after processing we convert them into jewels ..simple.. :)
its an mineral
A sapphire gem is mainly composed of the mineral corundum and other trace mineral impurities that give it its color.
a diamond is a mineral (also is a gem)
Gem
No, nickel is a mineral.
Yes.
They are the same thing: reference to a mineral that, when adequately cut and properly polished, are aesthetically pleasing to the eye and can fetch hefty prices. Examples: ruby, amethyst, turquoise, and lapis lazuli
Rubies and sapphires are both gem-quality variants of the same mineral: corundum. The only difference is in color. Red or pink corundum is ruby. Corundum in other colors is sapphire.