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Precious Gems

Precious Gems. By Joshua Cohon. Diamond is the most valuable mineral in the world. It is 100% Carbon. It is resistant to chemical attacks. Diamond. Emeralds are super rare & seriously valuable. Beryllium is one element that makes it up. It is in the Beryl family. Emerald.

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Precious Gems

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  1. Precious Gems By Joshua Cohon

  2. Diamond is the most valuable mineral in the world. • It is 100% Carbon. • It is resistant to chemical attacks. Diamond

  3. Emeralds are super rare & seriously valuable. • Beryllium is one element that makes it up. • It is in the Beryl family. Emerald

  4. It has 2 varieties- ruby and sapphire. • It scratches every mineral except diamond. • It is in the hematite family. Corundum

  5. Topaz is often mistaken for diamond. • Pink crystals are loved so much that yellow ones are often heated up to turn them pink. • It is in the topaz family. Topaz

  6. Jade has 2 varieties- jadeite and nephrite. • It is often found with Talc and Serpentine. • It is in the pyroxene family. Jade

  7. The only thing that can break a diamond is a diamond! • Jade ornaments are priceless! • Diamond is the same thing as graphite, but its carbon atoms are packed more tightly. Fun Facts

  8. What is the only thing that can break a diamond? • What are the different varieties of corundum? • What is topaz sometimes mistaken for? Questions

  9. Rocks and Minerals By Dan Green Bibliography

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