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| | Gemstones Agate, Alexandrite, Amber, Ametcine, Amethyst, Ammolite, Andalusite, Apatile, Aquamarine, Azurite, Benitote, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07) |
 | | In terms of beauty, it is unsurprising that diamond is prized highly as a gemstone, since it is the hardest substance known and is able to reflect light with fire and sparkle when faceted. |
 | | Obsidian is commonly used for ornamental purposes and as a gemstone, for it possesses the peculiar property of presenting a different appearance according to the manner in which it is cut. |
 | | Amethyst was used as a gemstone by the ancient Egyptians and was largely employed in antiquity for intaglios. |
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