List of gemstones by species
This is a list of gemstones, organized by species and type.
Minerals
There are over 300 types of minerals that have been used as gemstones. These include:
A - B
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C - F
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G - L
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M - Q
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R - Z
Artificial and lab created
There are a number of artificial and lab grown minerals used to produce gemstones. These include:
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Organic
There are a number of organic materials used as gems, including:
Rocks
Some rocks are used as gems, including:
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Included quartz
There are a number of minerals found within quartz crystal and faceted into gems or fashioned into cabochons for jewelry or for collectors. Minerals found inside quartz include:
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References
- Gemstones of the World revised 5th edition by Walter Schumann
- Smithsonian Handbooks: Gemstones and Rock and Minerals by Cally Hall, Smithsonian Institution
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