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On wat basis we can distinguish mineral,crystal and gemstone?
Hello,
Gemstone material is distinguished by its natural beauty when cut and polished. Clear crystals of any type are fairly rare in the mineral world except for quartz which is fairly common. However good amethyst is not so common for example. Any stone that is hard, polishes well and is extraordinary in beauty could be considered gemstone. Particularly if it is rare.
Hope this helps you,
Steven D.Covey
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Steven D.Covey
Expertise
I can answer questions related to colored stones. I am a professional gemstone cutter/lapidary for bench jewelers since 1978. I repair/re-polish all colored stones. I also cut from rough. Create custom cuts, match stones, inlay lapis, onyx etc.
Experience
I am a professional Gemstone cutter/lapidary
Education/Credentials
I was professionaly trained In Beverly Hills California in 1977 I have been serving the area bench jewelers since 1978. I recut/re-polish all types of stones ruby, emerald, topaz etc. I do inlay onyx opal lapis etc
Past/Present clients
Jareds, Shane company, Fred Meyers, OC Tanners, Park City Jewelers,
to name a few
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