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These are the top ten hardest PRIMARY gemstones:
1. Nephite Jade
2.Diamond
3.Saphire
4.Ruby
5.Emerald
6.Alexandrite
7.Topaz
8.Spinel
9.Zicron
10.Garnet
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y ago1 jadeite
2 red diamonds
3 serendibite
4 blue garnet
5 painite
6 grandidierite
7 musgravite 8 red beryl emerald 9 black opal 10 jeremejevite
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∙ 12y agoWell as my teacher told me, the most rare gem is the ruby. Diamond is the most expensive gem as told while the Ruby is the hardest gem to find.
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∙ 14y agoPainite.
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A mineral that is rare and can be cut and polished is called?
its a gemstone
What do aquamarines do?
Aquamarine's don't do anything they are a rare gemstone. Also there is a film Aquamarine that is about a meraid. But an Aquamarine is not a mermaid it is a gemstone.
Why is the ruby the most valuable gemstone in the world?
This is a generalization that is untrue. Every gemstone is valued by its size/ weight, colour, clarity and cut.
What is the second rarest gemstone in the world?
it is a red diamond
What makes quartz a gemstone?
A gemstone: rarity, beauty, durability, acceptibility Quartz, although not rare, grows in a definite crystal structure. It comes in many different colours that are not as rare as rock crystal (clear/white quartz), and to find a clearer crystal (less included) is even more rare. Quartz is #7 on Moh's scale of hardness, labelling it moderately durable and is somewhat inexpensive which, for a lot of budgets is desirable, because you still get a beautiful piece for less $$.
What is a mineral that is rare and can be cut and be polished called?
This would be called a gemstone.
Why is fluorite not a gemstone?
Fluorite is not particularly durable nor particularly rare as most precious gemstones are.
What is the rarest gemstone in the world?
Some colored diamonds are extremely rare. Red and green diamonds are most rare.alexandrite is really really rareBlack Opal
A mineral that is rare and can be cut and polished is called?
its a gemstone
Is tegerseye rare?
Tiger's eye is a type of gemstone that is identified by it's red or brown color with stripes. This gemstone is a member of the quartz group and is not considered rare.
What is considered a gemstone if it is rare and beautiful?
granit is considered
What do aquamarines do?
Aquamarine's don't do anything they are a rare gemstone. Also there is a film Aquamarine that is about a meraid. But an Aquamarine is not a mermaid it is a gemstone.
Why is diamond the most valuable stone?
Because it is rare, beautiful, and timeless -- its natural assets are unmatched by any other gemstone.
What is a rare mineral that can be cut and polished?
A rare mineral that can be cut and polished could be called a gemstone.
What makes an amethyst a gemstone?
yes an amethyst stone is gemstone because its rare. also it has its physical properties like 1
Is a mined ruby a gemstone?
no it is not. a ruby is the most precious female dog in the world
What is the biggest ruby?
The Liberty Bell Ruby is the largest mined ruby in the world. It was stolen in a heist in 2011. The Sunrise Ruby is the world's most expensive ruby, most expensive colored gemstone, and most expensive gemstone other than a diamond.
