Gemstone Chart |
Natural Andradite Andradite is a Garnet, belonging to the Garnet group. It has the most powerful luster of any garnet, and this makes it a reputable gem. Color: brown, greenish brown, yellowish green, green Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3 Crystal Group: Cubic Refractive Index: 3.82 – 3.85 Hardness: 6.5 Density: 1.888 – 1.889 Occurrence: Mexico, Korea, Namibia, Russia, Iran, South Africa
| Natural Apatite Apatite displays strong fluorescence under short wave ultra-violet light. There is a particularly intense and deeply saturated, geenish-blue (aka swiss blue) variety from Madagascar known as "Neon Apatite" that is becoming quite popular in the gem trade. Color: yellow, green, below, violet Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: Phosphate group Crystal Group: Hexagonal Refractive Index: 1.63-1.64 Hardness: 5 Density: 3.17-3.23 Occurrence: Burma, Ceylon, Madagascar, Mexico, Canada, India
| Natural Chalcedony Chalcedony is a catch all term that includes many well known varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz gemstones. They are found in all 50 States, in many colors and color combinations, and in sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Color: grayish, purple, white, green, blue, lavender, yellow, brown Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal Group: Hexagonal Refractive Index: 1.530 - 1.539 Hardness: 6.5 Density: 2.57 – 2.64 Occurrence: Brazil, U.S.A. Germany, India, Uruguay, Austarlia, Egypt, Italy, Scotland, South Africa, Namibia, Madagascar, Mexico, Tanzania, and many other localities throughout the world.
| Natural Chrysocolla Quartz Chrysocolla quartz is chalcedony mixed with varying amounts of chrysocolla. The chrysocolla provides the robin's egg blue coloration, and the quartz provides sufficient hardness for use in jewelry. Color: green, blue, white Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal Group: Hexagonal Refractive Index: 1.544 - 1.553 Hardness: 7 Density: 2.66 Occurrence: Arizona, Mexico
| Natural Citrine Citrine is any quartz crystal or cluster that is yellow or orange in color. Although often cut as a gemstone, citrine is actually somewhat rare in nature. Color: Yellow, orange Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal Group: Trigonal Refractive Index: 1.544-1.553 Hardness: 7 Occurrence: Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, Russia, USA.
| Natural Danburite Danburite is a very spiritual stone that carries a pure vibration. With a hardness of 7, danburite is quite hard and suitable for any kind of jewelry. Danburite handles easily and ordinarily offers no problems for lapidaries. It makes an especially brilliant gem because of its extreme clarity. Color: White, yellowish, very light pink, buff colored, very light brown Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: calcium borosilicate Crystal Group: Orthorhombic Refractive Index: 1.630(+.003,-.003) - 1.636 (+.003, -.003) Hardness: 7 Density: 3 Occurrence: Danbury, Connecticut and Russell, New York, USA; Charcas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico; Kyushu Island, Japan; Mogok, Burma and Uri, Switzerland; Madagascar.
| Natural Fire Agate Fire Agate is a variety of agate containing inclusions of goethite or limonite, it is a layered stone. The layers are small enough that light entering them forms interference colors known as "fire." Color: Orange, green, purple, Red, blue, peacock Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal Group: Trigonal Refractive Index: 1.544 - 1.553 Hardness: 7 Density: 2.65 Occurrence: Central Mexico, Arizona USA
| Natural Hemimorphite Hemimorphite is a usually white or colorless mineral, essentially Zn4Si2O7(OH)2·H2O, an important ore of zinc. Also called calamine. Color: Light blue, dark blue, green ,white. Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: (Zn4Si2O7(OH)2.H2O) Crystal Group: Orthorhombic Refractive Index: 1.612-1.633 Hardness: 5 Density: 3.44 Occurrence: Franklin and Sterling Hill New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana, Arizona, U.S.A; Congo; Nerchinak in Transbaikalia, Siberia; Zambia; Santa Eulalia and Mapimi, Mexico; England; Wenshan, Yunnan Province, China.
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