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Gem Stones & Semi-Precious Stone
A gemstone, gem or also
called precious or semi-precious stone is a highly
attractive and valuable piece of mineral, which — when
cut and polished — is used in jewelry or other
adornments.[1] However certain rocks, (such as
lapis-lazuli) and organic materials (such as amber or
jet) are strictly speaking not minerals, but are still
applied in jewelry and adornments, and are therefore
often considered a gemstone as well. Some minerals that
are too soft to be generally applied in jewelry may
still be considered a gemstone because of their
remarkable color, lustre or other physical properties
that have aesthetic value. Rarity is another
characteristic that lends value to a gemstone.
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