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How Do Gemstones Work Scientifically?
Gemstones are minerals that have been found on the earth’s surface. Gemstones are formed in the Earth’s crust from molten rock or magma. They are made up of two or more elements that are combined together in a specific way.
Gemstones have been formed by different geological processes. They can be of various colors, shapes, and sizes.
There is a lot of scientific evidence and research done on gemstones to find out how they work and what makes them so special. Gemstones have been found to be therapeutic, calming, and even healing for people who wear them.
Crystals have been around for a long time. They were used by ancient civilizations to create healing stones, amulets, and even mirrors. They are made of silicon dioxide, the same material that the sand on beaches is made of.
Crystals are called “quartz” because of the color of their powder. Quartz is a mineral, but it’s also found in some rocks and can be part of crystalline formations or as inclusions in other materials such as coal, agate, and amethyst.
Crystals get their shape from molecules that are arranged by what scientists call “sp3 hybridization.” This is where the molecules are arranged by alternating between single and double bonds.
