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crystal vs gemstone

gemstone vs crystal

crystal and gemstone both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crystal Yes No No No
gemstone Yes No No No
As nouns, gemstone is a hyponym of crystal; that is, gemstone is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than crystal:
  • crystal: a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
  • gemstone: a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
crystal (noun) gemstone (noun)
a protective cover that protects the face of a watch a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
glassware made of quartz
a crystalline element used as a component in various electronic devices
a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
colorless glass made of almost pure silica
Difference between crystal and gemstone

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