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This is a list of gemstones, organized by species and types.
There are over 300 types of minerals that have been used as gemstones. Such as:
There are a number of artificial and lab grown minerals used to produce gemstones. These include:
There are a number of organic materials used as gems, including:
Some rocks are used as gems, including:
Some minerals made into gemstones may display a chatoyancy or cat's eye effect, these include:[1]
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