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Irradiation of quartz that contains traces of aluminum will produce what gem?
Smoky quartz.
Can the gem stone citrine cut glass?
Citrine is a form of quartz. Quartz will scratch glass.
What is Arkansas's gem stone?
It's state gem is the diamond and its state mineral is the quartz crystal.
What are the examples of Gem Minerals?
1. PYRITE- Also known as fools gold, it is used as an ornamental material. 2. OLIVINE-The gem quality variety is known as peridot. 3. GARNET- A common mineral, but rarely having gem quality or color. 4. CORUNDUM-The gem quality grade of corundum is sapphire. 5. AMAZONITE- A rare green form of microcline feldspar. 6. SPODUMENE- A lithium aluminum silicate. Kunzite is the gem variety. 7. TURQUOISE-A copper mineral that has been used as a gem by America Indians for centuries. 8. AGATE-A banded form of quartz used for carvings and ornamental stones. 9. SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN-A form of volcanic glass, the snowflakes are inclusions of the mineral cristobalite. 10. TOURMALINE-Black tourmaline is commonly found in pegmatites. Gem tourmaline is usually green, pink or blue. 11. JADEITE - The gem quality is used in sculptures and costume jewelry. 12. AMETHYST-A purple variety of quartz used in jewelry. 13. RHODONITE-A magnesium silicate mineral used in jewelry and carvings. 14. QUARTZ CRYSTAL- Collectors of quartz crystals first believed that quartz crystals, or rock crystals were petrified ice. 15. BERYL-A beryllium aluminum silicate, aquamarine and emerald are gem varieties of this mineral.
What is an economically useful mineral?
Halite, copper, diamond, calcite, talc, sphalerite, and quartz are but a few very important and economically important minerals.
What is a gem on fiesta online?
1 gem = 100 gold 1 gold = 1000 silver 1 silver = 1000 copper While 1,000 copper is 1 silver and 1,000 silver is 1 gold, it only takes 100 gold to make a gem.
Is silver a gem?
No it is an ore like gold. Silver comes out of a mine.
Which gem is not produced from quartz?
Diamond is a non-quartz gemstone.
Can a gem be a mineral?
Yes, like the mineral Quartz is also a gem.
What did the Amulet of Aphrodite look like?
the amulet has a purple gem with gold and silver.
Is quartz metal?
No it is a gem stone.
What is the gem lavender Is it a quartz or gem or glass or even crystal?
It is a semi-preaous gem stone
Is an emerald specimen a gem?
An emerald is a gemstone.
Irradiation of quartz that contains traces of aluminum will produce what gem?
Smoky quartz.
Is amethyst the gem form of quartz?
Yes.
What is Greentown quartz?
Its a very expensive gem.
What is the gemstone of Georgia?
Georgia State Gem: Quartz In 1976, quartz was chosen as the official state gem. It is common in Georgia and found in a wide variety of colors.
