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gemstone vs crystal

crystal vs gemstone

gemstone and crystal both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gemstone Yes No No No
crystal Yes No No No
As nouns, crystal is a hypernym of gemstone; that is, crystal is a word with a broader meaning than gemstone:
  • gemstone: a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
  • crystal: a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
gemstone (noun) crystal (noun)
a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry a protective cover that protects the face of a watch
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 gemstone and crystal

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