| − | A '''natural gemstone''' is a [[mineral]], stone, or organic matter that can be cut and polished or otherwise treated for use as [[jewelry]] or other ornament.<ref>USGS</ref> | + | A '''natural gemstone''' is a [[mineral]], stone, or organic matter that can be cut and polished or otherwise treated for use as [[jewelry]] or other ornament.<ref>http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/gemstones/terms.html</ref> |