List of gems

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A nonexhaustive list of noteworthy gems

Cardinal Gems

The cardinal gems are gemstones which are traditionally viewed as the most valuble. The classification has its roots in antiquity, and was centered around ceremonial significance and rarity.

Amethyst

Amethyst is a purple colored variety of quartz. Once considred extremely valuable, discovery of vast depositis in Brazil has demoted it to semiprecious status.

Diamond

Diamond is a clear crystal comprised of pure carbon. It is valuable not just for jewelry, but also in many industrial fields due to its extreme hardness.

Emerald

Emerald is a form of the mineral beryl that comes in various shades of green. According to alchemical lore emerald counteracts poision, but most doctors advise seeking medical attention instead.

Ruby

Ruby is a form of the mineral corundum, which is a crystalline form of aluminum oxide. It is one of the most sought after gemstones due to its vivid color, ranging from pinkish to blood red.

Sapphire

Like rubies, sapphire is a form of corundum, but different or something. Though it is best known for being blue, any corundum gemstone that isn't red is classed as a sapphire