Im really confused, are quartz crystals such as Amethyst and Milky Quartz of the mineral class or the gemstone class. Is the Gemstone even a class or just another word for beautiful crystals and such
Quartz is a lot more stable than the other minerals. Consult the Bowen's Reaction Series.
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