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>What are gem stones? The answer is not as simple as you would think. First of all, m what do gem stones look like? Gem stones can be crystalline, such as diamond and emeralds, or amorphous, like turquoise and jade.

What are gem stones made of?

Gem stones are composed of a wide range of materials. Rubies and sapphires, which are composed of aluminum compounds, are metal based while diamonds are pure carbon. Some gem stones are minerals, like the emerald which is composed of the mineral beryl. Other gem stones, like lapis lazuli are made up of several minerals and are therefore classed as rocks. (Though they are prettier than most of the rocks you would find in your garden.)

What are gem stones used for?

Most gem stones are used in jewelry, but the pearl, which is a common gem like component of jewelry, is not a gem stone.

Gem stones and their meaning:

When you see a gem, you may ask: is there any meaning to this stone? To apply meaning and significance to a gem stone is common throughout human cultures. Gem stones and their meanings are a part of our culture and history.

Some are considered birth stones, and are associated with a particular month. To those born in that month, wearing an article with their birthstone may bring prosperity and protection. The emerald gemstone is the Western European birthstone for May, and is also the traditional gift for couples 55 wedding anniversary.

Where gem stones are found?

Answer, nearly everywhere.

Turquoise gem stone, associated with the natives of North America is found in abundance in Iran, the Sinai and many parts of Asia.

The sapphire gemstone is found in many parts of Asia. The star sapphire in particular is abundant in Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, an island nation off of the southern coast of India.

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