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Gems are rare, beautiful varieties of minerals that are clearer and more colorful than common forms of the mineral. Some important historical gems include diamonds, pearls, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies in the British Imperial State Crown, as well as the massive Cullinan Diamond and infamous Hope Diamond. Minerals can also be economically useful as sources of elements like titanium, iron, and aluminum for manufacturing applications.
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- 3. Imperial State Crown – made for Queen Victoria of England in 1838. It includes several precious gems, namely: 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and 5 rubies.
- 4. Minerals and their Gems
- 17. The nine largest pieces of the Cullinan Diamond.
- 18. The Cullinan IV (upper, 63.60 carats) and Cullinan III (lower, 94.40 carats), set in a pendant brooch.
- 19. The Cullinan VI (lower, 8.80 carats) and Cullinan VIII (upper, 6.80 carats)
- 20. The Cullinan II Diamond. Note the two tiny platinum loops on the edges. This is so the stone can be worn as a brooch, alone or with the Cullinan I attached. However, it usually resides in the front of the Imperial State Crown.
- 26. Magnetite – contains iron (for frying pan and ships)
- 27. Hematite – contains iron (for frying pan and ships)
- 28. Bauxite – contains aluminum (for bicycles, soft-drink cans, foil, and lightweight parts for airplanes and cars)
- 30. Ilmenite
- 31. Rutile (protruding from a quartz crystal)
- 32. Rutile (with a center of hematite)
- 33. Birthstones
- 34. January - Garnet
- 35. By her who in January was born No gem save garnets shall be worn They will ensure her constancy True friendship and fidelity.
- 37. The February born shall find Sincerity and peace of mind, Freedom from passion and from care, If they, the amethyst will wear.
- 39. April - Diamond
- 40. She who from April dates her years, Diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears For vain repentance flow.
- 41. May - Emerald
- 42. Who first beholds the light of day In spring's sweet, flower month of May And wears an Emerald all her life Shall be a loved and a loving wife.
- 43. June - Moonstone
- 44. June - Pearl
- 45. By her who in June was born No gem save Pearls shall be worn They will ensure her constancy True friendship and fidelity.
- 46. July - Ruby
- 47. The gleaming Ruby should adorn, All those who in July are born, For thus they'll be exempt and free, From lover's doubts and anxiety.
- 48. August - Peridot
- 49. Wear a Peridot or for thee, No conjugal fidelity, The August born without this stone, `Tis said, must live unloved; alone.
- 51. A maiden born when autumn leaves Are rustling in September's breeze, A Sapphire on her brow should bind; To bring her joy and peace of mind.
- 52. October - Opal
- 53. October's child is born for woe, And life's vicissitudes must know, But lay an opal on her breast, And hope will lull those woes to rest.
- 55. November - Topaz
- 56. Who first comes to this world below In dreary November's fog and snow, Should prize the topaz amber hue, Emblem of friends and lovers true.
- 59. If cold December gave you birth The month of snow and ice and mirth Place on your hand a turquoise blue; Success will bless whate'er you do.
- 60. December – Blue Topaz