Gemstone Chart |
Natural Axinite Axinite is considered to be a semi-precious gemstone and while limited in nature, gems of good color and size are available, however, faceted stones above 1 carat are rare. Despite being a bit brittle, Axinite¡¯s brilliance and sumptuous colors ranging from a rich clove color to a vivid blue, make it a exquisite and unique gemstone that is keenly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs alike. Currently, the most in demand colors of Axinite are the earth toned browns. Color: Yellow, brown, violet, brownish red Categories: semi-precious stone Crystal Group: Triclinic Refractive Index: 1.673 ¨C 1.693 Hardness: 6.5 - 7 Density: 3.29 Occurrence: Baja CA, USA; Tanzania
| Natural Benitoite Benitoite is considered to be a semi-precious gemstone. Very limited in nature and available from only one spot on earth (San Benito County, California), Benitoite is among the 10 rarest gemstones on earth Color: Blue, white, colorless Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: BaTiSi3O6 Crystal Group: Hexagonal Refractive Index: 1.757 ¨C 1.804 Hardness: 6.5 Density: 3.65 ¨C 3.68 Occurrence: San Benito County, California
| Natural Beryl Beryl is a semi-precious clear gemstone which usually comes in greens, yellows, and occasionally pinks, ands various shades thereof. Color: Green, blue, pink, yellow, red Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6 Crystal Group: Hexagonal Refractive Index: 1.577(+-.016), 1.583 (+-.017) Hardness: 7.5 Density: 2.67-2.745 Occurrence: Austria, Columbia, Brazil, Russia, East Africa, Australia, Madagascar, South Africa, Zimbabwe, India, Pakistan, Zambia, Nigeria, U.S.A., Afghanistan
| Natural Bi Color Tourmaline Bi color tourmaline is the name given to tourmaline which displays more than one color in the same cystal.It is classified as a semi-precious stone. Color: Green, red, yellow, orange. Brown, green, pink Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: (NaCa)(LI,MgFe,Al)9B3Si6(O,OH)31 Crystal Group: Hexagonal Refractive Index: 1.624(+.005, -.005) - 1.644(+.006, -.006) Hardness: 7-7.5 Density: 3.06 (.05, +.15) Occurrence: East Africa, Brazil, USA, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Madagascar
| Natural Bixbite Bixbite is a specific kind of emerald stone known as beryl which is also known as red beryl, red emerald or scarlet emerald. Color: Pink, Red Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: Be3Al2(SiO3)6 Crystal Group: Hexagonal Refractive Index: 1.577(+-.016), 1.583 (+-.017) Hardness: 7.5 Density: 2.67-2.745 Occurrence: Utah, U.S.A.
| Natural Clinohumite Clinohumite is a rare mineral and an especially rare gemstone. It is a member of the humite group of minerals, which includes humite, clinohumite, chondrodite, and norbergite.Only two sources of gem-quality material are known: the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, and the Taymyr region of northern Siberia. Color: Brown, yellow, white, orange, or reddish brown Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: Magnesium Silicate Fluoride OH Crystal Group: Monoclinic Refractive Index: 1.625 ¨C 1.668 Hardness: 6 - 6.5 Density: 3.17 - 3.35 Occurrence: Extremely rare - gem quality found only in the Pamir Mountains, Tadzhikistan. Other mineralogical occurrences include, Mt. Vesuvius, Italy; Pargas, Finland; Llanos de Juanar, Malaga, Spain; Tilly Foster Mine, New York; Fort Defiance, Apache County, Arizona; Crestmore Quarry, Riverside County and Lower Lake, Fresno County, California; Luna, New Mexico and Franklin, New Jersey, 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
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