UNSPSC 54121600: Semi precious stones

UNSPSC 54121600 Semi precious stones, a Class code, encompasses the procurement of gemstones and mineral materials that state and local governments acquire for lapidary programs, educational displays, museum collections, and decorative or functional applications. The code sees activity primarily from school districts operating geology and earth science curricula, county museums and cultural institutions, and state departments managing natural history collections or public educational facilities. Purchases typically include raw or polished specimens of quartz varieties, feldspar, tourmaline, garnet, and similar materials in small to moderate quantities, often bundled with educational documentation or display-ready packaging. Issuing bodies range from individual school districts purchasing sample sets for classroom instruction to larger state or county agencies sourcing materials for permanent exhibits or research purposes.

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