3 Gemstones are mineral crystals

3 Gemstones are mineral crystalsWhat specifically are gems and gemstones? We know some of the most common ones emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
But what exactly are they, how are they made and why we do we prize them so highly?The International Gem Society defines a gem as a mineral that has been chosen for its beauty and durability, then cut and polished for human adornment.

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