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What location can you find feldspar?
Spruce Pine, NCThe Spruce Pine Mining District is a swath of the valley of the North Toe River in northwestern North Carolina that is home to one of the richest deposits of gems and minerals in the world. Mined for its mica, kaolin, quartz and feldspar, the District provides over 90% of raw materials used in plumbing fixtures. Spruce Pine quartz is used in the manufacture of silicon chips.
Is a gem considered a crystal?
Rock crystal (white) is a variety of a quartz (gemstone). Crystal may also refer to man-made glass in general sense. Some of the other variety of quartz are Amethyst (violet), Citrine (yellow to golden), Smoky quartz (brown to gray), Rose quartz (pink), etc.
Are any gems found in bedrock?
Yes indeed there are many. The silicate gems for example, emeralds, rubies, beryl and so on. Diamond may be the exception, as it is found in volcanic pipes where it had been created under great pressure deep underground.
Gems are a rare subgroup of what?
rocks
What is the value per ounce for quartz?
It really depends on were u go. I find some little samples of quartz crystals at a local museum for only a 1.99. When i went to a shop that sells mostly gems and crystals most of the quartz in there were over 15 dollars. So it just depends on were you go...i would say the cheapest is probably at a flee market or the gift shop at a local museum. Al ot of people over price quartz to try and make money or make a profit because they know somebody is gonna by it. Quartz is really not worth much at all because it is far to common its one of the most common minerals especially clear quartz. Just remember that people are greedy for the bucks and a lot of people over price these rocks just to make a profit.
3. Quartz crystals can be used as gems. What other more practical uses can quartz crystals have?
They can be used to make glass.
What gems can be found in Washington State?
Washington State has a variety of gems that can be found. In 1973, petrified wood was named as the official state gemstone. Amber, opals, garnets, gold, and quartz can also be found in Washington state.
What gems are found with black mica?
Black mica, also known as biotite, can be found with a variety of gems such as quartz, feldspar, and garnet in pegmatite rock formations. It is commonly associated with minerals rich in iron and magnesium.
What gems grow in caves?
There are a variety of gems that can grow in caves, including stalactites and stalagmites made of calcite, aragonite, or gypsum. Some caves also contain deposits of minerals such as quartz, amethyst, and agate. Different types of gems can form depending on the specific geological conditions within the cave.
What are the lucky colors gems and numbers for Taurus?
Colours: Pastels, Blues. Gems: Emerald, Jade, Lapis lazuli, Rose quartz, Topaz.
What minerals containing a useful substance are referred to as gems ores veins or quartz?
ore
Why are all the crystal gems female?
It might be because they were all friends of Rose Quartz.
Why are all the crystal gems female-like?
It might be because they were all friends of Rose Quartz.
What are mined from rich deposits of minerals and processes to make useful things?
Gemsthe answer is gems
Can a fossil be found in granite?
It is conceivable that a fossil could be found among sedimentary rock crystals, and some dead organisms have actually been replaced by minerals which are composed of crystals. Fossils in gems and crystals from metamorphic or igneous processes--no.
What is the most common gem to find?
Different locations have different minerals and gems. Perhaps the most common mineral that can be found in gem quality is Quartz. Quartz is widely abundant around the world and many varieties are found everyday. Some popular varieties of Quartz are: amethyst (purple) citrine (yellowish/orange) smokey (brownish) rose de France (pink/purple) rock crystal (clear/colorless)
What gems did Marco Polo find out about?
the gems he found out about are rubies and diamonds
