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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.
What is Youkons known gem?
If you mean gem as in a great thing, then Youkon's known gem in potatoes. The mineral gem, however, is gold.
When a mineral is rare to locate it is called a?
When a mineral is rare to locate, it is typically referred to as a "rare mineral" or "rare earth mineral." These minerals are not readily abundant in the Earth's crust and can be challenging to find and extract.
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.
Where can i find mineral specimens in nyc?
You used to be able to see the finest selection of MINERAL SPECIMENS in NYC at the Museum of Natural History, but they recently shut their collection for renovation. In the meantime, you can visit a store that sells MINERALS, and there are a few in NYC (although only about three that sells just mineral specimens (meaning a mineral shop or rock shop). One of the best is ROCK STAR CRYSTALS in Manhattan. They have the largest selection of crystals and minerals specimens in NYC and claim to carry over 160 different minerals from around the world,
What is new jerseys state gem?
Thirty Five out of Fifty States have state gems. New Jersey doesn't have an official one.
What is New Hampshire's state gem?
Beryl is the State Mineral and Smoky Quartz is the official state gem.
Can a gem be a mineral?
Yes, like the mineral Quartz is also a gem.
What is New Jerseys state mineral?
New Jersey has an official state animal, a state flower, even a state dance, but it does not have an official state mineral.
Is gypsum a gem?
its an mineral
Are dimoands a mineral or a rock?
a diamond is a mineral (also is a gem)
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 a highly priced mineral?
Gem
Is diamond is a gem mineral?
Yes.
Is nickel a gem?
No, nickel is a mineral.
What is the web address of the Fallbrook Gem And Mineral Museum in Fallbrook California?
The web address of the Fallbrook Gem And Mineral Museum is: http://www.fgms.org
What is the web address of the Houston Gem And Mineral Society in Houston Texas?
The web address of the Houston Gem And Mineral Society is: http://www.hgms.org
