TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
GEMSTONE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Jewellery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gemstone drill
1, record 1, English, gemstone%20drill
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gem drill 2, record 1, English, gem%20drill
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The Hillquist hole saw] works in a manner similar to a gem drill but uses larger diameter tubes to cut buttons, rings, and similar pieces. 2, record 1, English, - gemstone%20drill
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- perceuse à gemme
1, record 1, French, perceuse%20%C3%A0%20gemme
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-03-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Mineralogy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gem
1, record 2, English, gem
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gemstone 2, record 2, English, gemstone
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the mineralogical sense, one of the orders of minerals used by Mohs, distinguished by their hardness - enough to scratch quartz - transparency, non-metallic luster, but generally brilliant and beautiful. 3, record 2, English, - gem
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Miarolitic pegmatites are an important source of gemstones such as beryl (emerald), topaz, and tourmaline. 2, record 2, English, - gem
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Minéralogie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gemme
1, record 2, French, gemme
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral considéré comme une pierre précieuse. 2, record 2, French, - gemme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gemmes possèdent généralement un éclat vif (dit adamantin), une grande réfringence et une grande dureté. 2, record 2, French, - gemme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les pegmatites miarolitiques sont une source importante de gemmes telles que le béryl (émeraudes), la topaze et la tourmaline. 3, record 2, French, - gemme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Economic Geology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- poor quality gemstone
1, record 3, English, poor%20quality%20gemstone
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- poor-quality gemstone 2, record 3, English, poor%2Dquality%20gemstone
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Argyle stones represent only 7% of world production, as 95% of the diamonds mined are either industrial grade or poor quality gemstones. 1, record 3, English, - poor%20quality%20gemstone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Géologie économique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gemme de qualité pauvre
1, record 3, French, gemme%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20pauvre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les pierres de la mine Argyle AK1 ne représentent que 7 % de la production mondiale puisque 95 % des pierres sont de qualité industrielle ou des gemmes de qualité pauvre. 1, record 3, French, - gemme%20de%20qualit%C3%A9%20pauvre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1983-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- faceted wollastonite gemstone 1, record 4, English, faceted%20wollastonite%20gemstone
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- wollastonite à facettes 1, record 4, French, wollastonite%20%C3%A0%20facettes
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(du nom de l'Anglais W.H. Wollaston), Minér. Silicate naturel de calcium ... 2, record 4, French, - wollastonite%20%C3%A0%20facettes
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme est féminin. 1, record 4, French, - wollastonite%20%C3%A0%20facettes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Jewellery
- Gemmology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- synthetic gem 1, record 5, English, synthetic%20gem
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- synthetic gemstone 2, record 5, English, synthetic%20gemstone
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The U.S. Trade Commission has restricted the term synthetic gem to manufactured materials that have the same chemical, physical and optical properties as their naturally occurring counterparts. 1, record 5, English, - synthetic%20gem
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Gemmologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pierre synthétique
1, record 5, French, pierre%20synth%C3%A9tique
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est au professeur [...] Verneuil que l'on doit la méthode pratique de fabrication des pierres synthétiques. 2, record 5, French, - pierre%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le qualificatif [s'applique] aux produits [...] ayant les propriétés [...] des pierres qu'ils reproduisent. 2, record 5, French, - pierre%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: