Category:Gemstones
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Articles related to gemstones. Gemstones defined as pieces of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form, are used to make jewelry or other adornments.[1][2][3] However, certain rocks (such as lapis lazuli and opal) and occasionally organic materials that are not minerals (such as amber, jet, and pearl) are also used for jewelry and are therefore often considered to be gemstones as well. Most gemstones are hard, but some soft minerals are used in jewelry because of their luster or other physical properties that have aesthetic value. Rarity is another characteristic that lends value to a gemstone.
- ^ "Gemstone". Lexico. Oxford University Press.
- ^ Webster Online Dictionary Archived 2007-06-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Alden, Nancy (2009). Simply Gemstones: Designs for Creating Beaded Gemstone Jewelry. New York, NY: Random House. p. 136. ISBN 978-0-307-45135-4.
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- Garnet gemstones (12 P)
- Gemologists (25 P)
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Pages in category "Gemstones"
The following 138 pages are in this category, out of 138 total. This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more).