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The video discusses the formation and rarity of emeralds, highlighting their composition with beryllium and the specific conditions required for their natural creation. It also covers the production of synthetic emeralds in labs. Additionally, the video explains the formation of sapphires and rubies from corundum, detailing how different elements affect their color. Despite not being as hard as diamonds, sapphires and rubies are strong and have practical applications, including in optical devices.

What makes natural emeralds more valuable than many diamonds?

• They are found in more places than diamonds.

• They are harder than diamonds.

• They are formed with beryllium, which is rare.

• They are easier to synthesize than diamonds.

How are synthetic emeralds created?

• By recreating specific temperature and pressure conditions in a lab.

• By using natural emeralds as a base.

• By combining beryllium with diamonds.

• By mixing emerald dust with other minerals.

What mineral are both sapphires and rubies formed from?

• Beryl

• Corundum

• Quartz

• Topaz

Which element causes a sapphire to become a ruby?

• Copper

• Chromium

• Iron

• Titanium

Why are sapphires and rubies used in optical devices?

• They are cheaper than other gemstones.

• They are naturally transparent.

• They have excellent clarity and hardness.

• They are the hardest gemstones.