Minerals
halite
This gem comes exclusively from Tanzania
Tanzanite
This is the symbol for the element that jewelry is often made of.
Au- Gold
This stone/ gem is known for its deep red color
Ruby
This is the first element in the periodic table
Hydrogen
This mineral is often referred to as "fool's gold"
pyrite
If you had a birthday in August this green gem would be your birthstone
peridot
This is the chemical symbol for iron
Fe
Most of the common rock forming minerals belong to this group.
silicates
This element is what makes balloons float
Helium
This is the most valuable mineral on Earth
rhodium
The gem zoisite is known for this color
purplish-blue
This is the symbol for lead
Pb
This stone is known for its bright blue color common in southern hispanic states
turquois
This element was commonly used in thermometers
Mercury
This many elements occur naturally in Earth's crust
90
This is the year Henry Philip Hope purchased the Hope Diamond
1830
This is the symbol for nickel
Ni
This is sometimes referred to as a precious stone and can be farmed for in the ocean by a shelled creature
pearl
This is the most abundant element on Earth.
Nitrogen
tetragonal
This is the largest uncut diamond ever discovered
The Cullinan diamond or Great Star of Africa
This is the symbol for phosphorus.
P
This stone is said to be 1,000 time rarer than diamonds
tanzanite
How many elements are there in the periodic table as of 2024?
118