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Because a solid is a material in that given state, water can be a solid without being a mineral and many other things that aren't solid at normal temp can be solid without being a mineral.
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Are they any places in Texas to dig for gemstones or minerals?
their are many minerls in Texas some minerals are Aluminum, copper, coal, Gemstones, gold, led, zinc, salt, and silver.
What is difference between synthetic gemstones and genuine gemstones?
Gemstones are crystalline of minerals which can be cut and polish. Synthetic stones are chemically fabricated product, in my view we can not call it synthetic gemstones they are pure synthetic products.
Rare and beautiful minerals are called .?
A common term used for these is gems.
Why is hardness a valuable property of some minerals?
Hard minerals can be used as abrasives or coatings on cutting blades. Gemstones of valuable minerals are more durable the harder they are.
How are minerals prepared for use jewelry?
Many minerals are used as gemstones in rings, necklaces, and more. They are typically prepared by being cut and polished to make them shiny and attractive when set in metal.
Could all minerals be gemstones?
Not all minerals are gemstones; these are exceptions.
What are Diamondsrubiesopals emerald and sapphires are all examples of well they are all minerals but also gemstones?
yes they are all minerals and gemstones
Can a minerals be gemstones?
No not all. Some minerals are metals.
Can all minerals be a gemstones?
No not all. Some minerals are metals.
Is gemstone a mineral?
Gemstones are minerals but not all minerals are gemstones, as some minerals are very common and have little aesthetic or monetary value.
What is gemstone Can all minerals be gemstones?
no becase there others name
Are gemstones considered as rocks or minerals?
minerals
Why can some minerals be used as gemstones?
The most valuable gemstones are the clear, crystalline form of the harder minerals such as diamond, corundum, tourmaline, topaz, and garnet. Other minerals with exceptional clarity or color, and even some rock types are known commercially to be valuable as gemstones, but hardness is a key to frequent wearability.
What minerals make yellow gemstones?
Asss
What turns minerals into gemstones?
heat and pressure
Are gemstone mineral?
All gemstones are minerals, unless they were created by man or are organic gems like pearls and coral.
Are they any places in Texas to dig for gemstones or minerals?
their are many minerls in Texas some minerals are Aluminum, copper, coal, Gemstones, gold, led, zinc, salt, and silver.
