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Precious Gemstones



1. How Long Does It Take precious gemstones (such As An Emerald Or Sapphire) To Form Into A Crystal?
"... now intrigued by all gemstones. I can't seem to grasp the concept that... It takes about 15 million years. And you are right, they did used to be in rock..."
2. Does The Mining Of precious Metals And gemstones Negatively Impact The Environment?
"...for gold and diamonds and other precious and semi-precious stones as ... WONDERFUL question for sure. Yes, mining for precious metals and stones is..."
3. Which gemstones Have The Potential To Join The Ranks Of The Real precious Stones In Terms Of Value Per Carat?
"...sapphire & emerald have been the premier precious stones for a long time.Which ... A precious stone must have three...as you put it "real" precious stones but have..."
4. What Is The Difference Between Precious Gemstones, And Semi Precious Gemstones?
"and sapphires are definded as precious...... The rest are defined as..."
5. Are There precious gemstones In Ohio That You Can Mine For ?
"... Unfortunately, no. Ohio is a major producer of machines, tires and rubber products..."
6. Are Diamonds precious And Why Are Other gemstones In Semi-precious Category?
"they are good with. PRECIOUS GEMS- Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Tanzanite..."
7. Have Rough Semi precious gemstones. Need Someone To Cut Them For Jewerly?
"need a qualified gem cutter in the north carolina aarea ... Contact me for details about where you can get them cut. Do you want them faceted..."
8. Would Like Info Heating gemstones - Withstandable Temps For precious And Semi-precious.?
"Can anyone provide me with info on hot hot you can get these stones without damage? ... I looked around online but couldn't find this info. I know it's out there though. . . But here is an online forum of..."

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