GemstoneAny of various minerals that are highly valued for their beauty, durability, or rarity. There are a few organic non-crystalline materials (e.g.pearlRed coral Gemstones can also be classified as amber, and.
Gemstones have attracted humankind since ancient times, and have long been used for jewelry. Beautifulness is the most important requirement for gems. It may be in color, or in lack thereof. In the latter case, extreme limpidity or "fire" might provide beauty. Other features that make gemstones beautiful include iridescence, chatoyance, asterism, pattern, and luster. If the stone is to keep its polish and withstand constant handling, it must be durable.
Gems were used as jewelry and were also believed to have magical powers. Different stones were endowed with different and sometimes overlapping attributes; the diamond, for instance, was thought to give its wearer strength in battle and to protect him against ghosts and magic. Vestiges of such beliefs persist in the modern practice of wearing a birthstone
Out of the over 2,000 natural minerals that have been identified, only 100 are used in gemstones. Only 16 have reached international significance. These include beryl, chrysoberyl, and corundum as well as garnet, jade. feldspar. olivine. olivine. olivine. opal. spinel. topaz. tourmaline. turquoise. These minerals can provide multiple types of gems. For example, beryl provides emeralds as well as aquamarines. Corundum, on the other hand, gives you rubies and sapphires. Practically all of these minerals must be cut and polished in order to use them as jewelry.
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