Can all mineral be gemstones

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Most minerals are not considered to be of gem worthiness because they are too soft or brittle. Some could still make attractive decorative pieces, however.

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∙ 14y ago

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Are gemstones a rock or mineral or glass?

Gemstones are a mineral.

What is a gemstone can all mineral be gemstones?

no becase there others name

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.

Is a topaz a mineral?

Yes. With the exceptions of coral and pearl, all gemstones are minerals.

What is Type of mineral that is rare and beautiful?

Gem or Gemstones.

Are gemstone mineral?

All gemstones are minerals, unless they were created by man or are organic gems like pearls and coral.

Are gems made from crystals?

Gemstones are made from mineral crystals, yes.

What mineral is red yellow or green used as gemstones or abrasives?

Garnet

What are uses of a mineral resources?

Gemstones Metals Other useful minerals

What is the mineral diamond used for?

Diamond is used for gemstones, abrasives, and saw blades.

Could all minerals be gemstones?

Not all minerals are gemstones; these are exceptions.

How do they polish gemstones and were?

A place where they process rough gemstones into finished product is called a Lapidary. Most gemstones are minerals and a harder mineral will cut a softer mineral , the hardest mineral is Diamond , so in a lapidary they use finely graded Diamond powder to carefully polish the softer surface of the gemstone. A process is shown step by step at http://www.crescentgems.com/library-faceting.php Hope this helps Ahmed

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