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The 27 pages that link to Gemstone, each with the reason it gives.

• MineralBroader topic: Selected minerals are prized for optical properties, color, and resistance to wear.

• PegmatiteNarrower topic: Large, well-formed pegmatite crystals can yield gemstones and mineral specimens.

• ApatiteNarrower topic: Transparent, vividly colored apatite is cut as a gemstone despite its modest hardness.

• MoonstoneNarrower topic: Moonstone is valued and worked as a gemstone.

• SphaleriteNarrower topic: Transparent sphalerite is faceted as a collector’s gem despite its softness.

• Lapis lazuliNarrower topic: Lapis lazuli is valued both as a carved stone and as jewelry material.

• SapphireNarrower topic: Sapphire’s color, transparency, and durability make it a widely used gemstone.

• Troy weightRelated: Troy weight has historically been used alongside specialized gemstone mass units.

• LabradoriteNarrower topic: Labradorite is valued as a decorative gemstone when its color display is visible.

• LapidaryNarrower topic: Gemstones are the principal objects described in lapidaries.

• AndalusiteRelated: Transparent andalusite is sometimes cut as a gemstone, prized for color changes with viewing direction.

• RutileNarrower topic: Transparent rutile crystals are sometimes cut as gemstones, though inclusions are more common.

• DiopsideNarrower topic: Transparent green diopside is cut as a gemstone, especially in its chromium-rich variety.

• SmithsoniteNarrower topic: Compact, attractive smithsonite is sometimes cut and polished as a gemstone.

• TourmalineNarrower topic: Transparent, attractive tourmaline varieties are cut and valued as gemstones.

• SpinelNarrower topic: Spinel’s hardness, luster, and color make it a durable gemstone.

• LepidoliteNarrower topic: Lepidolite’s color and mica sheen make it a collector and ornamental material.

• RhodochrositeNarrower topic: Translucent, banded rhodochrosite is sometimes cut as a gemstone.

• CupriteNarrower topic: Transparent cuprite crystals are prized as rare collector gemstones.

• Petrified woodNarrower topic: Polished petrified wood is sometimes cut and sold as ornamental stone.

• ChalcedonyNarrower topic: Many chalcedony varieties are cut and polished as gemstones.

• HemimorphiteRelated: Translucent hemimorphite is sometimes cut as a collector’s gem material.

• JewelleryNarrower topic: Gemstones provide colour, brilliance, and symbolic value in many pieces.

• PainiteNarrower topic: Painite’s best-known use is as a collectible gemstone rather than an industrial mineral.

• TanzaniteNarrower topic: Tanzanite is a relatively rare mineral variety cut and sold as a gemstone.

• TitaniteNarrower topic: Transparent titanite is faceted for its brilliance and strong color dispersion.

• TugtupiteNarrower topic: Tugtupite’s color and rarity make it a sought-after, though uncommon, gem material.