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Are there rubies in Hawaii?

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Hawaii is home to black and white sand beaches, and some Hawaiian beaches are green. Hawaii's green beaches, such as Mahana Beach, get their color from sand composed of olivine crystals, which are pieces of eroded lava rock. read more

Only in a jewelry store, imported from somewhere else. Hawaii has none of the cardinal gems that you would find in a mainstream jewelry store: no rubies, emeralds, sapphires, amethysts, or diamonds. read more

Hawaii is known for its volcanic activity. Volcanoes can change the formation of the land, and can also change the geology with the formation of gemstones. Gems native to Hawaii include peridot, obsidian and gem-like crystals called olivine, which contribute to Hawaii’s green beaches. read more

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