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.
A common term used for these is gems.
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.
Gemstones and minerals are valued based on factors such as rarity, color, clarity, cut, and size. The market demand and current trends also affect the value of gemstones and minerals. Professional appraisers and gemologists evaluate these factors to determine the monetary worth of a gemstone or mineral.
Nodules and gemstones are both mineral formations that can be found in the Earth's crust. They are both composed of minerals and can have valuable or aesthetic qualities. However, gemstones are typically more highly prized for their beauty and rarity, whereas nodules may be of more scientific or industrial interest.
Some gemstones in alphabetical order include amethyst, diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire.
Not all minerals are gemstones; these are exceptions.
yes they are all minerals and gemstones
No not all. Some minerals are metals.
No not all. Some minerals are metals.
Gemstones are minerals but not all minerals are gemstones, as some minerals are very common and have little aesthetic or monetary value.
no becase there others name
minerals
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.
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All gemstones are minerals, unless they were created by man or are organic gems like pearls and coral.
Gemstones Metals Other useful minerals