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rocks are important because it can be made into precious gems.
The four main minerals valued as gems and precious stones are diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald. These minerals are prized for their beauty, rarity, and durability, making them highly sought after in the jewelry industry.
It's gems.
Generally that would be a description of precious or semi-precious gems. Some ores containing precious metals may still be considered minerals and be expensive. In that case you would refer to them as "precious metal ore".
Steven M. Hoffman has written: 'Gems, crystals, and precious rocks' -- subject(s): Gems, Crystals, Precious stones, Juvenile literature
No, gems can be rocks, like lapis lazuli, or organic materials like amber or jet.
because if we don't have volcanoes we all wouldn't have precious gems
Precious Gems was created in 1984.
Most consider gems to be rare crystalline minerals of high Mohs hardness, with a degree of clarity.
You can find "Rocks & Gems" magazine in most bookstores, some newsstands, or online through the publisher's website or popular online magazine retailers. It covers topics related to gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry making, and more.