I'm curious about the rarity of gems. I want to know how uncommon or rare they are, considering their value and scarcity. Just how difficult is it to find a gemstone, especially the high-quality ones?
7 answers
SkylitEnchantment
Mon Dec 02 2024
Specifically, less than 500 mineral species and varieties are known to be gemstone-quality.
KatanaSharpness
Mon Dec 02 2024
Rarity is a multifaceted concept that encompasses various elements.
Riccardo
Mon Dec 02 2024
American Gem Lab has conducted extensive research on mineral species and varieties.
Martino
Mon Dec 02 2024
According to their findings, out of the 3000 registered minerals, only a fraction are suitable for gemstone cutting.
SsamziegangSerenadeMelody
Sun Dec 01 2024
The gemstone
market often claims rarity for certain stones, but this is not always accurate.