Two gemstones

Rose quartz & Star Sapphire

Visiting the Gemdat.org gemstone database, research 2 gemstones of your choice: one of your favorites (Rose Quartz) and one previously unknown to you (Star Sapphire).

Links:

https://www.gemdat.org/gem-3456.html

https://www.gemdat.org/gem-30580.html

For each of the gemstones that you select, write a 1-page summary (total in two pages) which includes the following information:

Source of gemstone name

Name of mineral that it is a type of

Any treatments gemstone commonly undergoes

Any synthetic versions or “simulants” (other substances mimicking gemstone)

Colors possible, cause of color if known (found in Optical Properties)

Geological environment of formation

Interesting facts found in the Mindat.org link listed under “Further Information”

Of the significant gem localities listed, which would you be most interested in visiting (and why)?