“Gemstones” explained in 4 pictures
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Help young children understand that gemstones are beautiful stones formed inside the Earth, that they have different colors and ways of shining, and that they become even more beautiful when polished
💬 What kind of stones are gemstones?
Gemstones are very beautiful stones. They come in many colors, such as red, blue, green, purple, and clear. Some look sparkly when light shines on them.
🤔 Which color gemstone catches your eye the most?
💬 Where are gemstones made?
Gemstones are made inside the Earth. They are stones that form in soil and rocks over a very, very long time. Gemstones that have just been found can be bumpy.
💬 Gemstones have many differences
Each gemstone is different. Some have deep colors, some have pale colors, and some are see-through. Their shapes and the way they shine are different too.
🤔 Which gemstone looks see-through?
💬 Polishing makes them even more beautiful
Gemstones are cut and polished. When they are polished, their shape becomes beautiful. When light shines on them, they may look even more sparkly.
🤔 What is different between the bumpy stone and the polished stone?