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Gemstones is a precious non-metallic that's formed under a high temperature. Most coloured gemstones are formed by the impurities of certain element in the material. Quartz when it contains Iron formr Amethyst (a purple quartz). Examples of gemstones ruby, jacinth, jasper, emerald, topaz, sapphire, amethyst etc.
A rock is a cohesive aggregate of one or more mineral that is formed under a certain condition.
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Is the difference between metamorphic rock igneous rock and sedimentary rock?
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What is the state gemstone of Pennsylvania?
The state gemstone of Pennsylvania is the red variety of the mineral corundum, known as ruby. It was designated as the state gemstone in 1993 to recognize the significant deposits of this gemstone found in the state.
What is the difference between metaporphic and igneos rock?
The difference between metaporphic and ignous rock are that ignous rock is formed by cooling of magma and metaporphic is formed by temperature and pressure changes inside the earth
What is maines state rock called?
Tourmaline is the Official Maine gemstone.
Is tiger eye a igneous rock?
No, Tiger Eye is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually a metamorphic rock that is yellow- to red-brown, with a silky luster.
What is the difference between granite and rhodolite?
Granite is a type of igneous rock with a medium to coarse grain. Rhodolite is a type of garnet gemstone.
What is the diffference between an emerald gem and an emerald gemstone?
These mean the same thing. There is no difference.
What rock is the Sydney Opera House made out of?
gemstone probably gemstone probably gemstone probably
Is sapphire Sedimentary rock?
no. it is a gemstone
What is Virginia's state rock?
Virginia has no official rock or gemstone.
What makes a rock a gem?
a rock is hard and a gemstone is shinning and has manychemical
What is and amber gemstone?
a type of rock or gem
What would be the most noticeable difference between the rock and the model?
Density would be the most noticeable difference between the rock and the model.
Is the difference between metamorphic rock igneous rock and sedimentary rock?
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How is a rock a gemstone?
A rock is a natural occurring aggregate of mineral/mineraloids. A gemstone is a piece of mineral. Basically what that means is that a rock is a collection of minerals. A gemstone is a piece of a mineral. Gemstone's are rocks. But a rock has many gemstones. Since gemstones are really precious, they are hard to find.. diamonds may be carbon but they have to be down in the ground for billions of years or so pressed on hard with a lot heat to become diamonds.
What is the difference between an rock and minral?
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What is the difference between a mock rock and rock?
Michael Jackson is Mock Rock. The Beatles are Real Rock.
