Jewel

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jewel

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key mineral families?Includes corundum (rubies, sapphires), diamond, beryl (emeralds, aquamarines), and quartz varieties
2. What are jewels and why do people love them?Jewels, also called gemstones, are shiny mineral rocks that look pretty and are very rare and strong. People have loved them for thousands of years because they sparkle and show wealth and power.
3. How do diamonds form deep inside the Earth?Diamonds grow in the Earth's mantle under extreme pressure and heat. They travel to the surface in special volcanic tubes called kimberlite pipes.

Gemology: The scientific study of gemstones, including their identification, grading, and value.
Lapidary: The art or occupation of cutting, polishing, and engraving gemstones.
Refractive Index: A measure of how much light bends when passing from air into a gemstone.
Dispersion: The ability of a gemstone to split white light into its spectral colors, creating 'fire'.