1. Does a material have the best properties for a replica gemstone?
HOW DOES HEATING AND COOLING CHANGE THE PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS?
Gemstone Swap
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2. Hooray. You just made a replica gemstone
Hooray! You just made a replica gemstone. You must now present your claim to the museum director.

3. Your claim should include:
What properties your replica gemstone has.
How are these the same as a real gemstone?
Whether the room needs to be kept hot or cold.