What is the difference between minerals, crystals and (gem) stones?

What is the difference between a mineral, crystal and (gem) stone? Are all crystal stones and when is it a gemstone? We answer these and other questions in this blog.

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Zircon, the ancient mineral from the earth's crust

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Herkimer diamond, super clear quartz crystal

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Herkimer diamond, super clear quartz crystal

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Difference Between Synthetic and Simulated Gemstones

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Rock crystal points, balls and tumbled stones

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