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Emerald is a type of gemstone, while quartz, silver, and gold are not specific gemstones. So, among the options given, Emerald is the gemstone.

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What are the examples of Gem Minerals?

1. PYRITE- Also known as fools gold, it is used as an ornamental material. 2. OLIVINE-The gem quality variety is known as peridot. 3. GARNET- A common mineral, but rarely having gem quality or color. 4. CORUNDUM-The gem quality grade of corundum is sapphire. 5. AMAZONITE- A rare green form of microcline feldspar. 6. SPODUMENE- A lithium aluminum silicate. Kunzite is the gem variety. 7. TURQUOISE-A copper mineral that has been used as a gem by America Indians for centuries. 8. AGATE-A banded form of quartz used for carvings and ornamental stones. 9. SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN-A form of volcanic glass, the snowflakes are inclusions of the mineral cristobalite. 10. TOURMALINE-Black tourmaline is commonly found in pegmatites. Gem tourmaline is usually green, pink or blue. 11. JADEITE - The gem quality is used in sculptures and costume jewelry. 12. AMETHYST-A purple variety of quartz used in jewelry. 13. RHODONITE-A magnesium silicate mineral used in jewelry and carvings. 14. QUARTZ CRYSTAL- Collectors of quartz crystals first believed that quartz crystals, or rock crystals were petrified ice. 15. BERYL-A beryllium aluminum silicate, aquamarine and emerald are gem varieties of this mineral.


Irradiation of quartz that contains traces of aluminum will produce what gem?

The irradiation of quartz containing traces of aluminum will produce an amethyst gemstone. This process can change the color of the quartz from clear to purple, resulting in the formation of amethyst crystals.


What does a emerald gem look like?

An Emerald Gem is a dark green, almost Jade colored mineral that represents the month of May. When you hold an Emerald up to the light, it's a very light green, but not pale.


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.


Are other gems found near quartz deposits?

Yes, other gems can be found near quartz deposits, especially in areas with high mineralization. Some common gems found near quartz deposits include amethyst, citrine, and various types of agates. Gem hunters often search near quartz veins to find a variety of gemstones.