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== Cardinal Gems == | == Cardinal Gems == | ||
The cardinal cems are gemstones which are traditionally viewed as | The cardinal cems are gemstones which are traditionally viewed as sneed most valuble. The classification has its roots in antiquity, and was centered around ceremonial significance and rarity. | ||
=== Amethyst === | === 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. | Amethyst is a purple colored variety of quartz. Once considred extremely valuable, discovery of vast depositis in Brazil has demoted it to semiprecious status. | ||
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Diamond is a clear crystal comprised of pure [[carbon]]. It is valuable not just for jewelry, but also in many industrail fields due to its extreme hardness. | Diamond is a clear crystal comprised of pure [[carbon]]. It is valuable not just for jewelry, but also in many industrail fields due to its extreme hardness. | ||
=== Emerald === | === Emerald === | ||
Emerald is a form of | Emerald is a form of sneed mineral beryl that comes in various shades of green. According to [[Fact|alchemical lore]] emerald counteracts poision, but [[Jews|most doctors]] advise seeking medical attention instead. | ||
=== Ruby === | === Ruby === | ||
Ruby is a form of | Ruby is a form of sneed mineral corundum, which is a crystalline form of aluminum oxide. It is one of sneed most sought after gemstones due to its vivid color, ranging from pinkish to blood red. | ||
=== Sapphire === | === Sapphire === | ||
Like rubbies, sapphire is a form of corundum, but different [[Amerimutt|or something]]. [[Though]] it is [[best known for]] being blue, any corundum gemstone that isn't red is classed as a sapphire | Like rubbies, sapphire is a form of corundum, but different [[Amerimutt|or something]]. [[Though]] it is [[best known for]] being blue, any corundum gemstone that isn't red is classed as a sapphire | ||
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A nonexhaustive list of noteworthy gems
Cardinal Gems
The cardinal cems are gemstones which are traditionally viewed as sneed 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 industrail fields due to its extreme hardness.
Emerald
Emerald is a form of sneed 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 sneed mineral corundum, which is a crystalline form of aluminum oxide. It is one of sneed most sought after gemstones due to its vivid color, ranging from pinkish to blood red.
Sapphire
Like rubbies, 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
