Lisa asks…
where can i get complete information about gems & Precious stones?
I want the complete info like type of gem, chemical structure, color, birth stone, healing qualities etc.
please help.
admin answers:
Http://www.gemstone.org
Laura asks…
Do you know the place this semiprecious/precious stone is most popular?
I'm looking for the places of origin for these 12-14 semi precious/precious stones.
Thanks.
Here's the list:
Diamond
Emerald
Garnet
Jasper
Amethyst
Lapis Lazuli
Ruby
Amber
Opal
Sapphire
Turquoise
Topaz
Jade
Smoky Quartz
admin answers:
Diamond : Southafrica, Brazil
Emerald : Colombia
Garnet: Malasia
Jasper: Lybia
Amethyst : Usa, Germany
Lapis Lazuli : Egip, Chile
Ruby : Sri Lanka
Amber : Poland
Opal: Australia
Sapphire : Sri Lanka
Turquoise : Iran, Afganistan
Topaz : Afgnistan, Germany, Japan
Jade: Central America
Smoky Quartz: Usa, Germany
Sandra asks…
In regard to precious metals and stones?
Are karats used to measure quality or weight?
admin answers:
Weight
James asks…
please i need the Arabic trnslation of these precious stones?
( Lapis Lazuli, Jasper, Zicron, Olivine, Beryl, Corundum )
thanks
admin answers:
1- Lapis Lazuli: لازورد ، أزرق سماوى
2- Jasper: حجرٌ كريم يُسَمَّى اليَشْب
3- Zircon: زركون ( حجر بلورى
4- Olivine: زَبَرْجَدٌ زَيْتُونِيّ
5- Beryl البَرِيْل . حجر كريم أخضر...;زُمُرُّدٌ مِصْرِيّ
6- Corundum يَاقُوت
Mark asks…
who buys precious stones?
i have a geography assesment and i cannot find out anywhere who buys precious stones and why they buy them.
please answer! you would be helping me so so so so so much:)
admin answers:
Jewellers buy them to make jewellery such as rings, brooches, necklaces and bracelets. Dealers buy them from the miners to sell on at a profit. There are also collectors of precious stones-museums need them also.
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