There are only four (4) precious stones in the world, contrary to what many people believe. The word precious has evidently two meanings - and both being adjectives - can definitely confuse even to the most knowledgeable person. The funny thing about it, is that some varieties of these precious stones may be as pretty, and even more expensive than a precious stone. The value of these specimens is a function of their purity, quality, color, perfection of its crystals, size, durability (thanks to their hardness), and so forth. So don't be surprised next time you see an opal from Coober Pedy Australia in or around thousands of dollars.
There are only 4 precious stones in the world!
. The word precious has evidently
two meanings - and both being adjectives - can definitely confuse even to the
most knowledgeable person. The funny thing about it, is that some varieties of
these precious stones may be as pretty, and even more expensive than a precious
stone. The value of these specimens is a function of their purity, quality, color,
perfection of its crystals, size, durability (thanks to their hardness), and so
forth. So don't be surprised next time you see an opal from Coober Pedy
Australia in or around thousands of dollars.
In summary, these are the only four precious
stones in the world, everything else even though look precious, are
semiprecious stones. Of course, for the mineralogist, and experience rock
collector, there are also semi-ugly and very ugly stones (good to practice
pitching). What makes them gain such qualification is the opposite of the
adjectives of a precious stone. Following are the only four precious stones in
the world:
- Escrito por: Oscar Garcia Shelly
