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Diamond is pure carbon

Also, Sapphire is Aluminum Oxide. (Analogous to how Iron Oxide is rust!)

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What chemical elements make up citrine?

the chemical antisiber and foxtrite make up citrine. these two chemicals are ery important to this gem. with out each other they are nothing.


What is the state gem of Colorado?

The state gem of Colorado is the Aquamarine


Is there an independent lab to grade simulated diamonds that I can contact to grade these?

noAnother AnswerGrading simulated diamonds implies that there are grades. Often gem-stone-like substitutes for diamonds are fabricated from other minerals, or if man-made, composed of some combination of elements.Knowing the composition of the simulated stones may help you value them. But there does not appear to be a standard grading system for non-gem jewels.


What is biogenic gem?

a biogenic gem is a gemstone made of biological origin


Are gem stones minerals?

Some examples of gemstones are beryl, amethyst, citrine, diamond, emerald, garnet, hessonite, iolite, moonstone, opal, peridot, ruby, sapphire, topaz and zircon.

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A ruby is a natural gem?

A ruby is a naturally occurring crystal of the mineral corundum. Rubies can also be created in laboratory settings as well. The chemical composition and crystalline structure is identical.


What is the difference between a mineral and a gem?

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.


Why are emeralds minerals?

Emeralds are essentially just gem quality beryl's. Another sort of beryl used in jewelry and by gem collectors is aquamarine. Emeralds also fit the criteria of minerals, being inorganic, solid, crystalline, naturally occurring, and having a well defined chemical composition.


Is there a gem or mineral that is similar to diamond and agate?

There are minerals like graphite that have the same chemical composition as diamond, and there are many gems that are simply quartz, like agate, but there are probably none that are similar to both diamond and agate.


What are the chemical physical and optical properties of gems?

Each gem (or mineral) has specific chemical and physical properties. For detailed informations consult the link bellow.


What chemical elements make up citrine?

the chemical antisiber and foxtrite make up citrine. these two chemicals are ery important to this gem. with out each other they are nothing.


What is the possessive form of gem?

Gem's. Gem's could also be 'gem is' so you have to note the context of the word to tell if it is possessive or 'is' eg The gem's green -- gem's = gem is The gem's colour is green. -- gem's = possessive


Is a gem a rock?

A gem is considered any attractive mineral or rock which when cut and polished, may be used for ornamentation. A gem can be either a mineral or a rock, but most gems are minerals. A rock is an aggregate of many minerals, with no specific structure, while a mineral has a much more ordered atomic structure, with specific physical and chemical properties. A gem is not necessarily a crystal; lapis lazuli is not a mineral or a crystal, yet can still be considered a gem due to its desirable color and traits when polished.


What is October's gem?

october gem is a gifted gem from the undead


What chemical is in tanzanite?

Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite, its chemical formula is :- (Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)).


Does covalent bonds display luster?

Chemical bonds are too small to see, but some covalent compounds, such as gem stones, display luster.


How do you pronounce Mae jemison's last name?

gem is son gem is sen gem is send-d gem i son