Types of mineral or gemstone on display

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A gemstone (also called a gem, jewel, or precious stone) is a typically large piece of mineral crystal which has been cut and polished to make jewelry or other adornments.

a)Describe the conditions under which large crystals of a specific mineral may form.

b)For one of the other types of mineral or gemstone on display (your choice), describe its characteristics (hardness, colour, chemical composition, cleavage, crystal structure etc) (You may need to consult textbook or websites for this information).

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