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In an unpolished or a rough gemstone the reflection of light is poor. To take out the brilliance of a gemstone it has to be cut and polished. For a diamond RBC (round brilliant cut) takes out its true worth.
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What is a mineral that is rare and can be cut and be polished called?
This would be called a gemstone.
What is a rare mineral that can be cut and polished?
A rare mineral that can be cut and polished could be called a gemstone.
A gemstone that has been cut and polished is called an?
gem
A gemstone that has been cut and polished is what?
jewelry
Are diamonds smooth?
Raw diamonds are not naturally smooth, but may have smooth faces: a polished diamond gemstone is smooth.
A mineral that is rare and can be cut and polished is called?
its a gemstone
Why is a diamond shiny?
Cut and faceted gemstone diamonds reflect the light, which some call shiny. Raw diamonds are dull rocks. Only 20% are sorted out for processing as gemstones and are cut, graded, and polished into valuable gems. Eighty percent are industrial diamonds that are used to enhance precision tools.
What type of gemstone is cut and polished?
transparent, hard, good color, these types of stones are cut and polished and then they become gemstones from normal stones
How does diamond dust form?
Dust from diamonds is generated when diamonds are cut and polished.
How are diamonds classified in quality?
Diamonds are classified as industrial -- about 80% -- and gemstone quality, the remainder. Gemstone quality diamonds are classified according to cut, clarity, colour and carat weight.
How are diamonds transformed from rough to polished?
A diamond is transformed to a gemstone by several processes: cleaving, bruting, sawing and polishing.
Is a gem a rare mineral such as diamonds that can be cut and polished?
Yes.
