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Is a sapphire a rock or a mineral?
Sapphire is gem quality corundum, which is a mineral.
Is a gem a rock?
A gem is considered any attractive mineral or rock which when cut and polished, may be used for ornamentation. A gem can be either a mineral or a rock, but most gems are minerals. A rock is an aggregate of many minerals, with no specific structure, while a mineral has a much more ordered atomic structure, with specific physical and chemical properties. A gem is not necessarily a crystal; lapis lazuli is not a mineral or a crystal, yet can still be considered a gem due to its desirable color and traits when polished.
Can a gem be a mineral?
Yes, like the mineral Quartz is also a gem.
Is gypsum a gem?
its an mineral
What is a gem of animal origin?
A gem of animal origin is a pearl, which is created inside the shells of certain mollusks, such as oysters and mussels. Pearls are formed when an irritant, like a grain of sand, enters the mollusk and is coated in layers of nacre, resulting in a lustrous gemstone.
Are dimoands a mineral or a rock?
a diamond is a mineral (also is a gem)
What qualities must a mineral possess in order to be considered a gem.?
All gems are minerals, but not all minerals are gems. In order for the mineral to be classified as a gem, the mineral must have very specific qualities. Minerals are judged on the following:beautydurabilityrarityportabilityand among other things..Submitted answer does not answer the question nor is it correct. All Gems are not minerals. A Gem is a piece of rock or mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
What is in a sapphire gem?
A sapphire gem is mainly composed of the mineral corundum and other trace mineral impurities that give it its color.
What is Kentucky's State gem?
the state gem is the freshwater pearl.
What is the meaning of the name Pearl?
Pearl means "a gem of the sea."
Is a dimand a gem a mineral or an ore?
A diamond is considered a mineral because it is a naturally occurring solid with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure. It is not classified as an ore because it does not contain metal or other valuable substances that can be extracted economically.
What is the gem that clams have?
The gem is a Pearl. Pearls are made when a piece of sand or dirt floats in. Over time it develops a Pearl.
