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one of the gem variety of the mineral corundum is sapphire, which is a non red variety of corundum and its second hardest mineral to man kind. It is an extremely hard and durable gemstone, Sapphires are well known among the general public as being blue, but it can be nearly any color, even colorless. On the  Moh’s hardness scale it is rated second last  to Diamonds. White (or colorless but massive) sapphire would more properly be called corundum.

For thousands of years Ruby has been the most valued gemstone. Ruby is considered to be one of the most precious of the twelve stones and it is also called the ”lord of gems” and was placed on Aaron’s neck by God’s command. The bible says that wisdom is “more precious than rubies,” that is to say very valuable indeed. In the ancient language of Sanskrit, ruby is called ratnaraj, or “king of precious stones” and ratnanayaka, “leader of precious stones.”

Corundum is usually not mentioned, When someone talks about the most famous gemstones such as diamond, topaz, aquamarine, emerald and garnet. The two varieties that are sure to be on any list of gemstones. The red variety of corundum is known as ruby and all the other colors of corundum are known as sapphire.

Corundum is supposed to be the second hardest natural mineral and the hardest mineral, diamond is yet four times harder than corundum. The hardness of corundum can be partially attributed to the strong and short oxygen-aluminum bonds. These bonds pull the oxygen and aluminum atoms close together, making the crystal not only hard but also quite dense for a mineral made up of two relatively light elements.

In the Gems World Chrysoberyl is a considered to be knows as a poor mineral world despite the fact the gem varieties are popular. There are three main gem varieties:

Another famous variety of mineral beryl is Aquamarine, the blue-green or aqua variety of the mineral beryl. Other gemstone color varieties that belong to beryl include emerald, morganite, and heliodor. Other colors of beryl are simply refered to by their color, such as red beryl.

Aquamarine is colored because of the trace amounts of iron that are embedded into the crystal structure. Mostly gem aquamarines are heat treated to produce the popular blue-green colors from less desirable yellow or pale stones. Brazil is the leading producer of aquamarines, which has many mines. Pakistan, as well as many U.S. localities, produces wonderful specimens as well.

The green variety of the mineral beryl is popularily know as Emerald. Other gemstone color varieties that belong to beryl include aquamarine, morganite, and heliodor. Other colors of beryl are simply refered to by their color, such as red beryl.

The worth of the wonderful green color of emerald is unparalleled. Emerald’s precious green color is due to a mixture of small amounts of chromium and enhanced by traces of iron. Unlike other beryls, emeralds contain inclusions and other flaws, although these flaws are not looked on as negative aspects for emerald like they would be for other gemstones. Indeed, these flaws are considered part of the character of the stone and are used to assure the purchaser of a natural stone.

Most of person are not aware of Beryl, even the gemstone-buying public. However, it is one of the most important gem minerals. Beryl is colorless in pure form; it is the many different impurities that give beryl its varied coloration. Without these splendid color varieties, beryl would be a rather ordinary gemstone with only average fire and brilliance. Emerald is the green variety and Aquamarine is the blue variety of beryl.

Different color of beryl

• The greenish-yellow variety is called Heliodor. 
• The pink variety is called Morganite. 
• The colorless variety is called Goshenite. 
• The name beryl is used for the red and golden varieties, which are simply called red beryl and golden beryl, respectively.

The fossils that are encased in amber probably got there when they flew or crawled on to the fresh seeping sap and then got stuck. The sap oozed over the trapped animals and perhaps fell to the ground and was later covered by dirt and debris. The sap later hardened and became a fossil.

Gemstone is a mineral or other natural material that is beautiful enough, durable enough, and rare enough, to be used for personal adornment or for the embellishment of personal possessions.

Most gemstones are rather rare minerals. They are naturally occurring inorganic crystalline elements or compounds that have chemical compositions and physical properties that are fixed or may vary between very fixed limits. Gemstones display the desirable attributes of beauty, rarity, and durability.

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