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Semi precious stones are stones that are considered valuable but undervalued compared to gem stones. Sometimes semi-precious stones are found AROUND the gemstone in the earth. For example, iolite is the semi-precious stone that can be found when mining for sapphire. Both semi and precious stones are used in jewellery making.
