There are key differences between gemology and mineralogy. Learn about these disciplines and how studying mineralogy can benefit gemologists.
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Gemologists and mineralogists both study minerals. Prized gemstones such as natural diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds are all minerals. Diamonds are a unique mineral species. Rubies and sapphires are varieties of the corundum mineral species. Emeralds are a variety of the beryl mineral species. Gemologists focus on minerals celebrated for their appearance and often cut for display or jewelry use. Mineralogists focus
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Gemologists and mineralogists both study minerals. Prized gemstones such as natural diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds are all minerals. Diamonds are a unique mineral species. Rubies and sapphires are varieties of the corundum mineral species. Emeralds are a variety of the beryl mineral species. Gemologists focus on minerals celebrated for their appearance and often cut for display or jewelry use. Mineralogists focus
There are key differences between gemology and mineralogy. Learn about these disciplines and how studying mineralogy can benefit gemologists.
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