Gemstone Chart |
Natural Alexandrite Alexandrite was discovered in 1830 in the Ural mountains of Russia. Alexandrite is also found in Sri Lanka, Brazil, India, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and most recently in Madagascar. The alexandrite variety of chrysoberyl is one of the rarest and most sought after of all gems. Color: changing from green to red Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: BeAl2O4 Crystal Group: Orthorhombic Refractive Index: 1.741 - 1.760 Hardness: 8.50 Density: 3.73 Occurrence: Tanzania, India, Russia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Zambia
| Natural Amethyst As a member of the quartz family, amethyst is one of the most common, hence under-appreciated, gemstones on the market. Color: purple, violet Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal Group: Hexagonal Refractive Index: 1.544 - 1.553 Hardness: 7 Density: 2.66 Occurrence: Brazil, Uraguay, Bolivia, Madagascar, Russia, USA, Zambia
| 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 C 3.85 Hardness: 6.5 Density: 1.888 C 1.889 Occurrence: Mexico, Korea, Namibia, Russia, Iran, South Africa
| Natural Aquamarine Aquamarine is a semi-precious gemstone frequently incorporated into some of the most modern, beautiful handmade jewelry in the world. It is most often found in shades of clear ocean blue, and is widely recognized as the March Birthstone and the gemstone for the 18th anniversary. Color: Blue, Green-blue 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: Brazil, China, India, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, and U.S.A.
| 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 Chrysoberyl The Chrysoberyl family is best known for the more valuable alexandrite and catseye varieties. Faceted chrysoberyl is a beautiful gem which is not as well known in its own right. Apart from the high hardness, it takes a good polish and has a good luster. Color: yellow, green, color changing, red, blue-green, greenish-yellow or brown Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: BeAl2O4 Crystal Group: Orthorhombic Refractive Index: 1.741 - 1.760 Hardness: 8.5 Density: 3.73 Occurrence: Ceylon, Tanzania, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil.
| Natural Chrysoberyl Cats Eye Chrysoberyl cats eye is a very rare and expensive gemstone which is found in small quantities in Sri-Lanka and Brazil. The cats eye is present because the stone has chatoyancy in its make up and this effect cause the eye which moves as the gem is gently turned . Color: yellow, greenish yellow, yellowish green Categories: semi-precious stone Chemical Composition: BeAl2O4 Crystal Group: Orthorhombic Refractive Index: 1.741 - 1.760 Hardness: 8.5 Density: 3.73 Occurrence: Ceylon, Tanzania, Russia, Madagascar, Brazil.
| 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.
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