A-Z Of Gemstones

Euclase is a rare clear, blue, yellow, or green gemstone called the “Stone of Happiness.” It's beloved by collectors. Learn all about euclase healing uses, meaning, properties, and value.

Zincite is a very rare gem that’s often bright orange or red. Natural gems only come from New Jersey. Most others available are synthetic. Learn zincite’s prices, properties, meanings, and more!

Brucite is a rare and commonly white, blue, or green magnesium hydroxide gem. The best specimens from Pakistan show vibrant yellow hues. Learn brucite’s meaning, history, prices, and properties!

Langbeinite is a pale-colored or transparent gemstone only commonly sold in raw specimens. It’s most popular as a fertilizer. Learn all about langbeinite’s benefits, uses, and properties!

Anorthite is a rare, black, white, reddish crystal! Learn all about what anorthite is used for, its lunar connections, value, and more in our Anorthite Gemstone Guide!

Gaspeite is a rare, bright yellow to green gemstone from Canada. Discovered in the 1960s, it only started gaining popularity recently. Learn the gaspeite meanings, healing properties, and values!

Goshenite is a glittering, colorless variety of beryl believed to clear your mind! What does goshenite do spiritually? Find out the answer and more in our Goshenite Gemstone Guide!

Sard is a reddish-brown chalcedony gem popular since ancient times. Related to onyx and carnelian, it has religious and spiritual importance. Learn sard’s meanings, properties, history, and value!

Cerussite is a colorless or greenish lead carbonate with brilliant luster and sparkle. It’s fragile but forms exceptional crystals. Learn cerussite’s meaning, healing uses, and value!

Cryolite is a clear or white halide mineral once commercially mined only in Greenland. Today, only synthetic cryolite is used for its industrial purposes. Learn cryolite uses, meanings, and value!

Microcline is an abundant, but overlooked feldspar! Learn about its history, properties, & more on what microcline is used for today in our Microcline Gemstone Guide.

Pyromorphite is a green or orange lead gemstone known for many quality sources, bright hues, and unique crystals. Learn pyromorphite gem properties, meanings, and value!

Melanite is an opaque, black andradite garnet variety colored by its high titanium content. This guide covers melanite history, healing properties, prices, and more!

Nepheline is a commonly white feldspathoid rarely found in transparent gemstones. The best examples come from Canada. Learn nepheline gemstone properties, meanings, and prices!

Thomsonite is an eye-catching gem in an array of pretty pastels! Where is thomsonite found and how can you get your own? Get the low-down in our Thomsonite Gemstone Guide!

Purpurite is a very rare, rose red to deep purple manganese phosphate gemstone. It often has brown to black areas and is commonly dyed. Explore purpurite meanings, healing powers, and value.

Chiastolite, the “cross stone,” is a cream to brown andalusite known for its dark cross pattern. Its pattern has many religious and spiritual meanings. Learn its properties, history, and value!

Pyrope is the most famous red garnet gemstone species. It mixes to form garnets like rhodolite, Malaya, and more. Learn pyrope’s prices, meanings, and varieties in this guide!

What does iris agate do, and how can you score your own? Get to know all about the enchanting, iridescent variety of agate in our Iris Agate Gemstone Guide!

Tremolite is a fibrous amphibole that’s often white or green. It’s known for its cat’s eye, jade, and chrome varieties. Learn tremolite gemstone uses, prices, and meanings!

Sillimanite is a rare gem known in translucent white, yellow, or green crystals or cat’s eye stones. It’s related to kyanite and andalusite. Learn sillimanite’s meaning, value, uses, and properties.

Cavansite gemstones are bright blue, floral-like crystals with transformational energy. Learn all about cavansite’s meaning, properties, and more in our gemstone guide!

Pyrrhotite is pyrite’s obscure, magnetic cousin! Where is pyrrhotite found? Is it expensive? We’ll answer these questions and more in our Pyrrhotite Gemstone Guide!

Anhydrite is a pale-colored crystal formed from gypsum and water. It’s known for its blue Peruvian variety, angelite. Learn anhydrite’s uses, properties, healing powers, and more!

Scheelite is an abundant tungstate mineral known for its blue fluorescence. Though gems are rare, they exhibit impressive sparkle and various colors. Learn scheelite properties, symbolism, prices, and more!

Siderite is a tan iron carbonate gemstone that’s rare to find in jewelry but common as a source of iron. This guide covers all of siderite’s properties, healing uses, prices, and meanings.

Is cordierite the same as iolite? Perhaps! Get to know all about cordierite’s meanings, properties, uses, and much more in our Cordierite Gemstone Guide.

Arfvedsonite is a very rare dark blue to black gemstone with flashes of blue when you turn it under the light. Learn arfvedsonite’s healing properties, prices, and more in this guide.

Hypersthene is a brown, gray, or green gem known for its iridescent-like shimmer and lucky qualities. It’s nicknamed “velvet labradorite.” Learn hypersthene’s properties, healing uses, and price.

Learn all about what phosphosiderite stone is, how it’s made, its transformative uses, and much more in our comprehensive Phosphosiderite Gemstone Guide!

What is chromite? This metallic, black stone is more than meets the eye. Here’s what you need to know about this understated gem in our Chromite Gemstone Guide.

Albite is a plagioclase feldspar appearing as colorless gems. It’s often part of other stones like trapiche emerald and amazonite. Learn albite’s properties, healing powers, and more in this guide.

Chrysotile (white asbestos) is the most common asbestos mineral. It’s usually gray, green, or brown and stones have zebra-like patterns. Learn chrysotile’s properties, meaning, and uses in this guide!

Shattuckite is a copper mineral known for its shades of blue, green, or both together. It’s often found mixed with quartz or malachite. Learn the properties, uses, and value of shattuckite!

Smithsonite is a joy-inducing, colorful gem! Learn all about what smithsonite stone is, including its uses, history, and how to get your own in our Smithsonite Gemstone Guide.

Almandine is the most common garnet in jewelry. It can be reddish-purple to black with varieties like rhodolite, Mozambique, and Malaya. Learn almandine’s meanings, prices, and benefits!