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In addition, it must be hard and durable. Its value increases if it is also rare.The beauty of a gem is measured in terms of its clarity, brilliance, and color. Comments
Characteristics of minerals and gems Minerals are defined as solid, inorganic, naturally occurring substances with a definite chemical formula and general structure. Almost all chemical elements in the Earth's crust are associated with at least one mineral.