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Jet is a form of coal (lignite); onyx is a variety of silicon dioxide.

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What is the difference between a continental jet stream and a polar jet stream?

A continental jet-stream travels parallel to the equator - a polar jet-stream travels in a north/south direction.


What is the difference between jet stream and global wind belts?

jet streams travel above global winds. might not be a straight forward answer, but its something.


Whats the difference between jet streams and global wind belts?

The difference between jet streams and global wind belts is jet streams is winds of high speed generally from the west that move 250 miles per hour. Global wind belts are created when the earth receives an unequal amount of heat from sunlight and the spinning of the earth.


How does a jet stream form between cold and hot air masses?

There are several factors which ensure that jet streams are formed between warm and cold air. Usually more widespread during the winter months jetstreams are formed due to a border between the hot and cold air when then meet together.


Does a jet stream create a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass?

Yes, a jet stream creates a boundary between cold and warm air masses. It acts as a fast-flowing river of air in the upper atmosphere, where the temperature difference between the air masses can be significant. This boundary can lead to the development of weather systems, such as storms, as the contrasting air masses interact. The position and strength of the jet stream influence weather patterns, including temperature changes and precipitation.

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What is the difference between jet and onyx?

Jet is a form of coal (lignite); onyx is a variety of silicon dioxide.


Three letter word for black gemstone?

Opal , Onyx ,


What is another word for jet black?

onyx


How can you tell the difference between Black Onyx and Jet or even glass?

to tell the diffence, float both in a glass of water. The jet will float, the heavier, glass, will sink. Also Jet is soft, easily carved but easily damaged.


What are the black stones that you can have as earrings etc from Malta called?

There are a few possibilities. Jet Black opal Onyx


What is the difference between jet black hair and raven black hair?

raven has a blueish tinge


What are kinds of gems that are colored black?

Jet, Onyx, some forms of Marble and Granite, & Obsidian.


What is the difference between black and jet black?

Jet black in general is more shiny than normal black.


What is a piece of jewelry that starts with A?

jade pendant jet black onyx necklace jasper jadeite


List of Shades of the color Black?

Black is a shade, but here are some dark colours close to it: Onyx Jet Sable Obsidian .


What is the difference between jet black and black?

Jet black is a shade of black that is extra dark and has a glossy finish, resembling the color of a black mineral called jet. Black, on the other hand, is a standard color that represents the absence of light and is commonly used to describe various dark shades within the black spectrum.


Can you get different shades of Black?

Yes, there are different shades of black for many items. Some of them are jet black, charcoal black, triple black, and smoky black. Additional shades are ebony and onyx.