Gemstones are naturally occurring or synthetically created minerals (and sometimes organic materials) that are cut and polished for use in jewelry or ornamentation.:

🔹 Types of Gemstones

Gemstones

1. Precious Gemstones: Traditionally include:

   • Ruby

   • Blue Sapphire

   • Emerald

2. Semi-Precious Gemstones:

   • Amethyst

   • Topaz

   • Aquamarine

   • Garnet

   • Peridot

   • Turquoise

   • Citrine

   • Moonstone

🔹 Popular Uses

• Jewelry (rings, necklaces, earrings)

• Healing crystals (in spiritual or holistic practices)

🔹 Interesting Facts

• Some gemstones are formed in volcanic activity, others deep within the Earth’s crust.

• Synthetic gemstones have the same chemical properties as natural ones but are man-made.

• Certain gems like opals and moonstones display optical effects like play-of-color and chatoyancy (“cat’s eye”).