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A to Z Gemstone Guide: Regions, and Colors of 100+ Gemstones

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A to Z Gemstone Guide

You are now at the Complete A to Z Gemstone Guide! If you have an interest in jewelry, gemstones, or the intriguing world of natural stones, this thorough book is a must-have. Over a hundred gemstones have been researched and documented in great depth, including their history, color, and special qualities. Discover the fascinating history, cultural importance, and breathtaking beauty of gems from all over the globe, from emeralds to sapphires, and from green to bright blue. Dive in and find out which gemstones complement your personality, vitality, and requirements!


A

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
AgateWorldwideVarious colors, often bandedFire Agate
AlexandriteRussia, Brazil, Sri LankaColor-changing (green to red)Alexandrite
AmazoniteBrazil, United States, RussiaBlue-greenAmazonite
AmberBaltic region, Dominican Republic, MyanmarYellow to orange-brownAmber
AmethystBrazil, Uruguay, ZambiaPurpleAmethysts gemstones
AmetrineBoliviaPurple and yellowAmetrine
AndalusiteSpain, France, BrazilGreen, brown, yellowAndalusite
ApatiteBrazil, Myanmar, MexicoBlue, green, yellowAventurine
AquamarineBrazil, Madagascar, NigeriaBlue-greenAquamarine
AventurineIndia, Brazil, RussiaGreen, orange, blue, brownAventurine
Table of gemstones start from (“A”)

B

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
BenitoiteCalifornia, USABlueBenitoite
BerylWorldwideVarious colors including emerald and aquamarineBeryl
BloodstoneIndia, Brazil, AustraliaGreen with red spotsAfrican Bloodstone
Boji StoneKansas, USAGray-brown to blackBoji Stone
BrucitePakistan, Afghanistan, USAWhite, pale yellowBrucite
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C

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
CarnelianBrazil, India, RussiaOrange to reddish-brownCarnelian
Cat’s EyeSri Lanka, India, BrazilVarious colors including green, yellow, blueCat's Eye
ChalcedonyWorldwideVarious colors including blue, white, pinkChalcedony
CharoiteRussiaPurpleCharoite
Chrome DiopsideRussia, Pakistan, FinlandGreenChrome Diopside
ChrysoberylBrazil, Sri Lanka, TanzaniaYellow-green, yellow, brownChrysoberyl
ChrysocollaUSA, Chile, Democratic Republic of CongoBlue-greenChrysocolla
ChrysopraseAustralia, Brazil, USAGreenChrysoprase
CitrineBrazil, Bolivia, UruguayYellow to orangeCitrine
CoralMediterranean Sea, Pacific OceanRed, pink, whiteRed Coral
CornelianIndia, Brazil, UruguayRed to orangeCornelian
CrocoiteAustraliaRedCrocoite
CupriteUSA, Chile, NamibiaRedCuprite
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D

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
DanburiteMexico, Russia, USAColorless, pale pinkDanburite
DiamondWorldwideColorless (can be various colors when impure)World’s 2nd Largest Diamond
DiasporeTurkey, Czech Republic, BrazilColor-changing (green to pink)Diaspore
DumortieriteFrance, USA, MadagascarBlue, violetDumortierite
Table of gemstones start from (“D”)

E

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
EmeraldColombia, Zambia, BrazilGreenEthiopian Emeralds
EpidoteAustria, Pakistan, RussiaYellow-green to dark greenEpidote
Table of gemstones start from (“E”)

F

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
Fire OpalMexico, USA, EthiopiaOrange to redFire Opal
FluoriteChina, Mexico, USAVarious colors including purple, green, blueFluorite
Table of gemstones start from (“F”)

G

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
GarnetWorldwideRed, green, yellow, orangeGarnet-Gemsstudy
GaspeiteAustraliaGreenGaspeite
GosheniteBrazil, USA, AfghanistanColorlessGoshenite
GrandidieriteMadagascarBluish-greenGrandidierite
GrossularKenya, Canada, USAGreen, yellow, orangeGrossular
Table of gemstones start from (“G”)

H

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
HematiteWorldwideMetallic gray, redHematite
HiddeniteUSA, Brazil, AfghanistanGreen, yellow-greenHiddenite
HowliteUSA, Canada, MexicoWhite with gray veiningHowlite
Table of gemstones start from (“H”)

I

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
IoliteIndia, Madagascar, BrazilBlue, violetIolite
Iridescent GarnetIndia, Sri LankaGreen, purple, redIridescent Garnet
Table of gemstones start from (“I”)

J

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
Jade (Jadeite & Nephrite)China, Myanmar, USAGreen, white, yellowJade
JasperWorldwideVarious colors including red, yellow, brownOcean Jasper
JetEngland, USABlackJet gemstone
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K

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
KunziteUSA, Brazil, AfghanistanPink, violetKunzite
KyaniteBrazil, USA, SwitzerlandBlue, green, blackKyanite
Table of gemstones start from (“K”)

L

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
LabradoriteCanada, Madagascar, FinlandGray with blue, green, yellow flashLabradorite
Lapis LazuliAfghanistan, Chile, RussiaDeep bluelapis lazuli
LarimarDominican RepublicLight blue to blue-greenLarimar
LazuriteAfghanistanBlueLazurite
LepidoliteBrazil, USA, MadagascarLavender, purpleLepidolite
Table of gemstones start from (“L”)

M

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
MalachiteDemocratic Republic of Congo, RussiaGreenVelvet Malachite
Maw Sit SitMyanmarDark greenMaw Sit Sit
MoldaviteCzech RepublicOlive greenMoldavite
MoonstoneWorldwideColorless, white, blue, grayMoonstone - gemsstudy
MorganiteBrazil, USA, MadagascarPink, peachMorganite
Table of gemstones start from (“M”)

N

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
NephriteChina, New Zealand, RussiaGreen, grayNephrite Jade
NuummiteGreenlandBlack with iridescent colorsNuummite
Table of gemstones start from (“N”)

O

GemstonesRegionColors
ObsidianWorldwideBlack, green, brownObsidian
OnyxWorldwideBlack, white, various colorsBlack Onyx
OpalAustralia, Mexico, EthiopiaVarious colors (white, black, fire opal)Ethiopian Opal
Table of gemstones start from (“O”)

P

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
Paraiba TourmalineBrazil, AfricaNeon blue, greenParaiba Tourmaline
PearlWorldwideWhite, cream, black, pinkSouth Sea Pearl
PeridotUSA, China, BrazilOlive greenPeridot
PetaliteBrazil, USAColorless, white, pinkPetalite
PietersiteNamibia, ChinaBlue, brown, goldPietersite
PrehniteSouth Africa, USAGreen, yellow, grayPrehnite
Table of gemstones start from (“P”)

Q

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
QuartzWorldwideColorless, purple, rose, smoky, and many othersBlue Quartz
Quartz Cat’s EyeBrazil, IndiaVarious colors including green and yellowCat's Eye
Table of gemstones start from (“Q”)

R

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
RhodochrositeArgentina, USAPink, redRhodochrosite
RubyMyanmar, Thailand, Sri LankaRedSri Lankan Ruby
RutileWorldwideYellow, red, brown, blackRutile
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S

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
SapphireMyanmar, Sri Lanka, AustraliaBlue, yellow, pink, greenSri Lankan sapphire
SerpentineWorldwideGreen, yellow, brownSerpentine
SpinelMyanmar, Sri Lanka, VietnamRed, blue, pink, blackVietnam spinels
SunstoneUSA, Norway, IndiaOrange, red, yellowSunstone
Table of gemstones start from (“S”)

T

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
TanzaniteTanzaniaBlue, violetTanzanite
Tiger’s EyeSouth Africa, AustraliaBrown, gold, yellowTiger's Eye
TopazBrazil, USA, Sri LankaColorless, blue, yellow, pinkBlue Topaz
TourmalineBrazil, Africa, USAVarious colors including pink, green, blueWatermelon Tourmaline
Table of gemstones start from (“T”)

U

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
UnakiteUSA, South AfricaGreen, pinkUnakite
Table of gemstones start from (“U”)

V

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
VarisciteUSA, AustraliaGreen, blue-greenVariscite
Velvet StoneIndiaDark blue, greenVelvet Malachite
VesuvianiteItaly, USAGreen, yellow, brownVesuvianite
Table of gemstones start from (“V”)

W

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
Watermelon TourmalineBrazil, USAPink and greenWatermelon Tourmaline
White SapphireSri Lanka, MyanmarColorlessWhite Sapphire
Table of gemstones start from (“W”)

Z

GemstonesRegionColorsImages
ZirconCambodia, Australia, Sri LankaColorless, yellow, blue, redCambodia zircons
ZoisiteTanzania, AustriaGreen, pink, blueZoisite
Table of gemstones start from (“Z”)

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