Thursday, October 7, 2010

ORIGIN OF GEMS

The origin of gems is considered in 2 ways...
1.Mineral Gems - They are formed due to reaction of the various chemical fluids in the earth.The quantity of chemical fluids in different gems is different, because of this reason their colour, brightness, and hardness is also different. ex. Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Cat's Eye, Sapphire, Hessonite.


2.Organic GemsGems created by organic beings or creatures in the oceans.
Ex. Pearl and Coral. The chemical properties Found in these gems are..Carbon, Barileum, Calcium, Aluminium,
Hydrogen, Phosphorous, Manganese, Potassium, etc.

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