Guide for Gemstones

Complete Guide for Gemstones

Birthstone Jewellery :  

January Birthstone: Garnet Jewellery 

February Birthstone: Amethyst Jewellery 

March Birthstone: Aquamarine Jewellery 

April Birthstone: Diamond or Cubic Zirconia Jewellery 

May Birthstone: Emerald Jewellery 

June Birthstone:  Pearl Jewellery , Alexandrite and Moonstone

July Birthstone: Ruby Jewellery 

August Birthstone: Peridot Jewellery 

September Birthstone: Sapphire Jewellery 

October Birthstone: Opal Jewellery 

November Birthstone: Topaz Jewellery 

December Birthstone: Zircon, Tanzanite Jewellery  and Turquoise Jewelry 

Agate

Agate is a microcrystalline Quartz that is banded and is finely-grained. The stone comes with a majestic banding and has beautiful color patterns. All of this makes this exquisite gemstone exceptionally unique. You can find agate in a multitude of patterns and styles. However, every agate is unique in its form. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that you won’t ever find two Agates that look the same.

Features of Agate

• It is mostly banded (except moss agate and dendritic agate that are not banded). 
• They have more than one color. 
• It is usually inexpensive and affordable. 

Uses of Agate

• Since, agate is inexpensive, it is widely used in jewelry. 
• When it is polished and cut neatly into cabochons, it is used as bracelets and necklaces. 
• When carved into cameos, it can be worn as pendants. 
• Agate is a magnificent ornamental stone and can be cut into ornate book ends, animal carvings, slabs, figures, and small statues.  
• Ornaments can be made out of agate, such as snuff boxes, knife handles, pins, etc. 

Agate Treatments

Agate is usually colored, but the sellers usually dye them. This happens primarily for the agate that tends to have more intense neon colors, such as green, blue, pink, etc.

Sources of Agate

The deposits of Agate can be found in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Botswana, Argentina, United States, India, Uruguay, Australia, and Poland.  

Alexandrite

One primary color evolving variant of Chrysoberyl is Alexandrite. The color of the Alexandrite tends to evolve under distinct light conditions. For instance, if you view it under broad daylight, the color changes from greenish blue to dark yellow-green. Further, if you view it under candlelight or incandescent light, the color changes from pink to red. It is a valuable gemstone that is exceptionally rare. Since it is a rare gemstone, it is very difficult to attain. However, very recently, a few new sources of alexandrite were found in Tanzania and Brazil, which made these gemstones more widely available in the mainstream market.  

Features of Alexandrite

• Alexandrite was christened in the honor of Alexandar Nicholavich. 
• The color of Alexandrite is fairly unique, and this is primarily because of the impurities of the chromium element present in the gemstone.
•  The most desirable form of alexandrite is the one that depicts a pure color change. For instance, pure blue or green changes to pure red in the incandescent light.   

Uses of Alexandrite

• Alexandrite is used as pendant rings and centerpieces

• It is mostly available in less than 2 carats purity. 

Alexandrite Treatments

Mostly, the alexandrite isn’t enhanced or treated. You can find a synthetic form of the gemstone. However, it is not easy to distinguish the synthetic and natural Alexandrite from one another.  

Sources of Alexandrite

The initial spotting of the Alexandrite happened at the Sanarka River of the Ural Mountains of Russia. However, these Russian deposits have been exhausted long ago, and now it is almost impossible to attain the Alexandrite from Russia. There are a few small deposits that were later found in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The new deposits of Alexandrite are found in countries like Brazil, Madagascar, and Tanzania. 

Almandine

One of the most popular and common forms of garnet is Almandine. This gem is primarily opaque and is not fit for the gemstone use. However, you can find a little translucent to transparent forms of gemstones that form great gemstones. Almandine is commonly referred to as Almandine Garnet or simply garnet in the gem trade market. 

Features of Almandine

• It is mainly dark in color. 
• The color will mostly vary from reddish-brown to dark red. 
• It is the hardest form of garnet. 
• The most valuable color of this gemstone is pure deep red.
• At times, it is hollow in the underside. This is necessary to allow light to enter into the stone. 
• You can identify the hollowness of the gem by its lighter weight. 

Uses of Almandine

• Almandine is primarily used in different forms of jewelry, such as pendants, rings, and earrings. 
• The lower quality of the gem is polished into beads and cabochons and is used in the necklaces and bracelets. 

Almandine Treatments

There is no enhancement done for the Almandine, and the color is mostly natural. 

Sources of Almandine

It is a common gemstone and is found widely across the globe. Some of the countries where you can find this stone include Brazil, China, Sri Lanka, Australia, the US, and Madagascar. 

Amazonite

Amazonite is opaque to translucent and has a greenish appearance. Named after the River Amazon of South America, Amazonite is the green variant of Microcline mineral. As such, there is no Amazonite deposit found in South America’s Amazon river, but it is because of the resemblance in the green color of the rainforest that it gets the name Amazonite. Features of Amazonite

• Amazonite has an uneven color distribution. 
• It can be found in forest green, bluish-green, and light green color. 
• You can also find this gemstone in grayish-green color, but such stones are not used as gemstones. 
• It is sensitive to pressure and might chip or break easily. 

Uses of Amazonite

• Amazonite is mainly used in beads. 
• On polishing, it can be used in carvings and cabochons. 

Amazonite Treatments

It is neither treated nor enhanced. 

Sources of Amazonite

You can find Amazonite all across the globe. However, a major chunk of the gemstone can be found in countries like the United States, India, Brazil, Myanmar, Russia, Madagascar, and Ethiopia. 

Amber

Amber is a gemstone that is formed via the hardened resin acquired from the ancient pine trees. It is an organic stone that has certain inclusions that got stuck in the stone and remained inside it through the hardening process. Mostly these inclusions are of plants or insects, such as mosquitoes. The amber that has these inclusions are mostly expensive.  

Features of Amber

• It is mostly yellow-orange. 
• The color of the stone is distinctive, and that’s how it got its name. 
• You can find amber in a lighter yellow or a deep-orange to red tone. 
• There is a rare Amber found in the Dominican Republic, which is Blue Color. This unique tinge is mainly because of the fluorescence. 
• Amber is one of the lightest gemstones and has low specific gravity. 
•  Though you can find transparent Amber, there are a few forms of it that are cloudy or translucent.
• The Amber that has a clearer appearance happens to be more valuable than the cloudy versions of the stone. 
• For a gemstone, Amber is pretty soft and is not very durable.  
• Amber might burn if exposed to fire or crack if too much pressure or heat is applied. 
• It should be kept away from chemicals and solutions such as acids, perfumes, solvents, gasoline, or alcohol. 

Uses of Amber

• Amber can be used in jewelry as beads and cabochons. 
• Mostly Amber is used in earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. 

Amber Treatments

Amber is usually not treated and is mostly natural. However, there are a few amber stones that are oiled and fused to form a bigger piece. Such stones are called the pressed amber or amberoid. 

Amber Sources

The key deposits of Amber can be found in Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast in the Baltic Sea. Further, the Dominican Republic, Lithuania, Northern Poland, and Latvia are also two important producers of Amber. In Santiago Province, Blue Amber is found in abundance. Other Amber sources include Canada, Germany, Myanmar, Italy, Mexico, and the US. 

Amethyst

One gemstone that has been incredibly popular since ancient times is the amethyst. Approximately two centuries ago, Amethyst was regarded amongst precious gemstones like Emerald and Ruby. However, in 1800, a massive deposit of Amethyst was found, and that made the gemstone fairly obtainable and inexpensive. 

Features of Amethyst

• The color varieties of Amethyst range from light to dark purple. In these, the most expensive variant is deep purple. This color mainly exists because of the impurities of iron. 
• It is a purple variant of Quartz. 
• With Amethyst, full care must be exercised as it can form curve-shaped fractures if you bang it too hard. 

Uses of Amethyst

• Amethyst undergoes many cuts and is used in different forms of jewelry, such as pendants, rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. 
• If you get a lower quality of Amethyst, it can be used as a bead gem or in cabochons. 
• Purple Amethyst mixed with white Quartz is used in bracelets and necklaces. 

Amethyst Treatment

To convert the light-colored stones into their deeper counterparts, sometimes Amethyst is heat treated. 

Amethyst Sources

The biggest producer of Amethyst is Brazil. Further, it is also found in Uruguay, Minas Gerais, Bahia, Rio Grande do Sul, Argentina, Maraba, Namibia, Madagascar, Bolivia, Canada, Mexico, United States, South Africa, and Zambia. 

Ametrine

Ametrine is a newer gemstone. It is a combination of two gemstones Citrine and Amethyst, hence the name. It is the unique color of this gemstone that has caused its massive popularity.  

Features of Ametrine

• Every Ametrine comes in a combination of colors and is of a distinct pattern. 
• This gemstone is fairly affordable. However, the synthetic forms of it are not as popular. 

Uses of Ametrine

• It is used in jewelry. 
• Few use the gemstone for ornate cravings, like the animal cravings. 

Ametrine Treatment

Mostly, the gemstone is natural and is not enhanced or treated. However, to create color variations, sometimes the gemstone might by synthesized via the hydrothermal method. 

Sources of Ametrine

It is primarily found near the Brazilian border at the Anahi Mine, which is believed to be the only significant producer of this gem. 

Andalusite

Andalusite is a remarkable gemstone that is famous for its strong pleochroism and fascinating color habits. This is the reason behind the multi-colored shades found in the gemstone. It ranges from reddish-brown to yellow and olive-green in a single stone. The transparent variety of the Andalusite is rare and is more desirable.  

Features of Andalusite

• The intensity of the color of this stone varies when viewed at different angles. 
• How Andalusite is cut plays a key role in the color that the stone will display.
• If a gemstone is a long cut, it will show one color around the center and a distinct color towards the end. 

Uses of Andalusite

• It is primarily used as a minor gemstone. 

Andalusite Treatment

It is generally not enhanced or treated. 

Andalusite Sources

Andalusite is mostly found in Brazil. Other sources of Andalusite include the US, Australia, Russia, China, Spain, and Portugal. 

Andesine

Andesine is a relatively newer gemstone in the market. Though it first appeared in 2003, the origin of the stone is not known. 

Features of Andesine

• Andesine has a reddish-pink, red, or an orangish-pink tone. 
• It’s pretty color adds to the popularity of the stone. 
• It is a soft gemstone and is prone to cracks.  
• In different light settings, the stone might display different colors. 

Uses of Andesine

• It can be used in distinct forms of jewelry. 
• Sometimes, Andesine is used as a replacement of Spinel or Ruby because of its red color. 

Andesine Treatment

The red color of the stone is produced by subjecting Labradorite to a diffusion treatment using copper. 

Sources of Andesine

As such, there is no certainty on the origin of this stone. It was originally discovered in the state of Congo. 

Andradite

Andradite happens to be the most lustrous form of Garnet that is available in a bunch of varieties. The transparent versions of this stone are more valued and rare. 

Features of Andradite

Uses of Andradite

• Mostly, the Andradite is used as a gemstone. 
• It is also used in jewelry. 
• The black Andradite is used in rings, beads, bracelets, and pendants.

Andradite Treatment

This gemstone is naturally colored and does not undergo any treatment or enhancement. 

Sources of Andradite

Originally, Andradite was found in Russia. However, recently, a massive deposit of the stone was found in Namibia. There are also lesser deposits found in countries like Italy, Madagascar, Iran, and Afghanistan.  

Aquamarine

Aquamarine is a blue-green or a blue variety of Beryl. It varies in color and goes from faint light blue to bluish-green. The lighter versions of the gemstone are fairly more common. You can get rid of the greenish hue of the stone by putting it through heat treatment. 

Features of Aquamarine

• It is a common gemstone. 
• The lighter versions of the stone are more affordable, while the deeper colors are fairly expensive. 
•  It is primarily a durable and hard gem, but if banged hard, it might develop some internal cracks. 
• The physical properties of Aquamarine and Topaz are fairly similar, but Topaz is less expensive than Aquamarine. 

Uses of Aquamarine

Aquamarine is a popular stone that is used as jewelry in necklaces, rings, earrings, and other forms of jewelry. The perfect and flawless forms of the stone are worn as necklace pendants. A lesser quality of the stone that lacks basic transparency is either used as a rough polished stone in necklace, or bracelets, or is used as beads. 

Aquamarine Treatment

Mostly the Aquamarines are heat treated. 

Aquamarine Sources

The biggest producer of Aquamarine is Brazil. There are a few other producers of Aquamarine that include the United States, Pakistan, Myanmar, China, Russia, Namibia, Kenya, and Mozambique.  

Aventurine

Aventurine contains scales or small flakes that offer it a glistening effect. It is a compact version of Chalcedony or Quartz. Mostly, the color of this stone is green, but you can find it in other color variants, too, such as brown, orange, and gray. However, the color variants other than green are uncommon.   

Features of Aventurine

Uses of Aventurine

Primarily the stone is used as jewelry, as beads, or as cabochons for bracelets and necklaces. It is a famous aquarium stone that is used for bookends and carvings. 

Aventurine Treatment

It is generally used in a natural form and is not treated or enhanced. 

Aventurine Sources

Mostly, Aventurine is found in Tanzania, Russia, Brazil, India, and Austria. 

Benitoite

Benitoite is a rare and relatively newer gemstone that was discovered for the first time in the year 1907. It comes in a sapphire-blue color and has a good luster or transparency. However, since it is rare and not abundantly available, it can be a bit expensive. 

Features of Benitoite

• It is an exquisite and valuable gemstone. 
• The hardness of the stone is low, and it is thus prone to scratching. 
• You cannot easily find huge crystals of Benitoite and are mostly preserved as mineral specimens. 

Uses of Benitoite

• It is mostly preserved for connoisseurs and collectors. 
• It isn’t commonly used in jewelry pieces. 

Benitoite Treatments

Mostly Benitoite is used in natural form and isn’t enhanced or treated. 

Benitoite Sources

You can spot small deposits of Benitoite across the world. However, the only deposit that’s good enough to be used as a gemstone material is found in the Diablo Range in California. Since this deposit isn’t actively producing this stone, it is currently very scarce.

Beryl

Beryl is available in abundant varieties that are mostly distinguished by their color. A lot of beryl varieties are important gemstones. Surprisingly, all transparent varieties are used as gemstones. Of these, Aquamarine and Emerald are more popular forms. 

Features of Beryl

• Beryl in pure form is mostly colorless. 
• The impurities in Beryl are the reason behind its diversity. 

Uses of Beryl

Aquamarine and Emerald are faceted into gem cuts and are famous jewelry stones. 

Beryl Treatments

Stones like Morganite and Aquamarine are heated to intensify the colors, whereas Emeralds are oiled to conceal the flaws. Most other forms of Beryl aren’t enhanced or treated. 

Beryl Sources

Depending on the variant of Beryl, its sources vary. 

Bloodstone

Bloodstone is a variety of Chalcedony that is mostly available in dark blue-green to dark green color. It is speckled with brown or red spots. This spotting is somehow similar to the bloodstains, and that is how it got its name. These spots are either sparse or simply non-existent. 

Features of Bloodstone

• The brown or the red spots on the surface is because of the iron oxide impurities, whereas the green texture is because of the chlorite inside the chalcedony. 
• The basic color of the stone is green only. 

Uses of Bloodstone

• It is cut into beads and cabochons, where it is used either as rings, bracelets, or necklaces. 
• Sometimes, it is used as a steal stone. It might even be carved into small figures or carvings.  

Bloodstone Treatments

Usually, this stone is naturally treated and is not enhanced. 

Sources of Bloodstone

The key sources of Bloodstone are China, India, Brazil, Germany, Australia, and Madagascar. 

Carnelian

Carnelian is an amber, red, or orange variety of Chalcedony. Mostly, it is a solid color, but at times it might be banded. If it is banded, it is classified as Carnelian and Agate. 

Features of Carnelian

• Carnelian is mostly opaque, but still, light can be passed through it when you view it from the sides. 
• It is mostly available in solid color only. 

Uses of Carnelian

• It is mainly a jewelry gemstone, and is polished and cut into cabochons. 
• Carnelian is used as beads for bracelets and necklaces. 
• When carved into cameos, you can wear a carnelian as a pendant. 
• It is even used as an ornamental stone. 
• You can carve it into an ornamental object or animal carvings. 

Carnelian Treatment

Mostly the Carnelian is colored naturally. However, in some cases, it might undergo heat treatment to accentuate its color. 

Sources of Carnelian

It is found in Uruguay, India, the United States, and Brazil. 

Cat’s Eye

Cat’s Eye is a gemstone that is polished into a cabochon. When the light passes through the width of the stone, it depicts a narrow band. This effect is known as the cat’s eye effect. 

Features of Cat’s Eye

• Its intensity is variable and might vary from strong to weak. 
• The clearer the cat’s eye is, the more valuable it would be. 

Uses of Cat’s Eye

It is mostly used in pendants and rings. 

Cat’s Eye Treatment

Usually, it is not enhanced or treated. 

Cat’s Eye Sources

It is predominantly found in Zimbabwe, India, Brazil, and China. 

Chalcedony

It is a variant of Quartz that is microcrystalline and compact. The stone is found in several different patterns, colors, forms, and varieties. 

Chalcedony Features

• It is found in almost every type of color and variety. 

• Some varieties of Chalcedony are multi-colored such as Chrysoprase.

• As a general belief, the deeper the color, the more desirable it is. 

Uses of Chalcedony

• It is polished as cabochons and beads and is used in costume jewelry, bracelets, earrings, or necklaces. 
• It can also be used as cameos or animal carvings. 

Chalcedony Treatment

Sometimes, Chalcedony is dyed to create a few vibrant colors, such as pink, red, or blue. 

Chalcedony Sources

Chalcedony is found globally and in abundance. 

Chrysoberyl

It is a durable and hard gem. Though it tends to lack the fire of other gemstones, it is still very valuable. Mostly, Chrysoberyl is yellow, but you can find it in orange, green, or brown color too. 

Features of Chrysoberyl

• Most of the time, it is a light-colored gemstone. 

• However, the better the color is, the more valuable it would be. 
• Usually, these gemstones are free of flaws. 
• It has a hardness of 8 ½ and is said to be one of the hardest stones. 

Uses of Chrysoberyl

The transparent varieties of Chrysoberyl can be used as gemstones. However, despite being valuable and appealing, it is still not commonly used as jewelry. Chrysoberyl jewelry is mostly brownish-yellow, greenish-brown, and yellow. 

Sources of Chrysoberyl

The most significant variety of Chrysoberyl is found in Brazil. However, you can also find this stone in countries like Myanmar, Australia, Zimbabwe, Russia, and Madagascar. 

Chrysocolla

It is a beautiful gemstone that is available in bluish-green to blue color variant. The chemical structure present in the stone is mainly responsible for its bright and attractive color. 

Features of Chrysocolla

• It is primarily solid in color but is mostly found in multi-colored green and blue shades with interesting patterns. 
• You might spot black or brown specks on it. 

Uses of Chrysocolla

It is polished as cabochons and beads and is used in costume jewelry, bracelets, earrings, or necklaces. 

Chrysocolla Treatment

Usually, it is not enhanced or treated. 

Chrysocolla Sources

Chrysocolla is found globally. However, in countries like the US, Israel, Congo, Peru, Mexico, Australia, and Chile, it is found in abundance. 

Chrysoprase

It is a variant of Chalcedony. The stone has a diverse color range, which varies from deep-apple green to light minty green. This unique color texture of the stone is attributed to the nickel impurities found in it. 

Features of Chrysoprase

• Its transparency varies from opaque to translucent. 
• The gemstones that have a universal color consistency are fairly more precious and valuable. 
• If exposed to prolonged light, the color of the gemstone might fade. 

Uses of Chrysoprase

It is mainly used as a gemstone. However, once it is cut into cabochons, it is used as rings or pendants. 

Chrysoprase Treatment

Mostly, Chrysoprase is used in its natural form. However, at times, sellers dye the white Chalcedony to give it an appearance of Chrysoprase. 

Chrysoprase Sources

You can find deposits of Chrysoprase in countries like India, Australia, Kazakhstan, Tanzania, the United States, Madagascar, and Poland. 

Citrine

A slightly yellowish or an orange variant of Quartz is Citrine. It isn’t found very readily and is mostly attained by heat-treating smoky quartz or amethyst. 

Features of Citrine

• The deep colored variants of Citrine are fairly more valuable. 
• It is an affordable gemstone.
• This gemstone is often confused with Yellow Topaz, which has a similar color and body. 

Uses of Citrine

• It is mostly used as a pendant stone. 
• Sometimes, Citrine is used as a centrepiece for rings. 
• Other jewelry pieces made with Citrine include necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. 

Citrine Treatment

Citrine is not naturally colored, but it is colored with heat treatment. 

Sources of Citrine

The biggest producer of the gemstone is Brazil. It is also found in countries like Russia, Spain, Madagascar, Argentina, Zaire, Spain, and Namibia. 

Copper

Famously known for its metallic reddish-brown color, copper is neither precious metal nor a gemstone. However, it is included here in this guide, given its historical significance. 

Features

• Copper tends to tarnish when exposed to weathering. 

Uses of Copper

• Copper is mainly used for plumbing and electrical uses. 
• It is used in coin mining. 
• Further, it is used in statues, utensils, and ornaments, and rarely in jewelry. 

Sources of Copper

Some of the key copper-producing countries include the US, Chile, Australia, Canada, China, Peru, Indonesia, Zambia, Canada, Kazakhstan, and Poland.  

Coral 

Coral is an organic gemstone and is formed via a living organism. Mostly, the coral stone is white, but you can find coral in red and orange colors too. The red variant of the stone is very precious. 

Features of Coral

• Coral is naturally dull. So, for a glassy lustre, a bit of polishing is required. 
• It is mostly brittle and soft, which makes it prone to chipping.  

Uses of Coral

• Coral is used in beads and cabochons. 
• It is sculpted into carvings, and is used as brooches and lapel pins. 
• Sometimes, it is even used in necklaces. 

Coral Treatment

Though Coral is natural, but sometimes it might be dyed to get a deep red color. 

Sources of Coral

You can find coral in Italy, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Australia.

Danburite

Danburite is mainly colorless and is referred to as the collector’s gemstone. 

Features of Danburite

• It gets its name from the city of Danbury. 
• It facets well and has a good hardness. 

Uses of Danburite

Since it is a connoisseur's or a collector’s gemstone, it isn’t used in jewelry. 

Danburite Treatment

It is neither enhanced nor treated.

Sources of Danburite

You can find Danburite in Bolivia, Mexico, Russia, Madagascar, Burma, and Japan. 

Diamond

The most fabled and famed of all the gemstones is Diamond. It is undoubtedly unique in many different ways and is known for its durability, sparkling fire, and rarity. All of this makes Diamond one of the most precious gemstones. 

Features of Diamond

• Diamond is mostly colorless, but a few variants of it tend to have a brown, yellow, or a light tint. 
• Mostly, all the diamonds are opaque. 
• Diamonds have a certain degree of flaws, sometimes even minute.  
• The hardness of the diamond adds to its durability and suitability. 
• Diamonds are difficult to polish because of their hardness. 
• Diamond is mainly known for its 4 Cs – Color, Cut, Carat Weight, and Clarity.

Uses of Diamond

Diamond is used predominantly in jewelry. 

Diamond Treatment

To improve the quality of the diamond, they are artificially beautified. Sometimes, laser drilling techniques are also used to remove the brown inclusions.  

Sources of Diamond

Diamond is found mainly in Canada, Australia, Congo, Russia, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Ghana, and Guinea. 

Diaspore

Diaspore is mainly known for its color-evolving habits. It fluorescent lighting or lighting, it acquires a light olive green to yellowish-green color. However, in candlelight or incandescent light, it looks raspberry-red or pinkish-orange in color. 

Features of Diaspore

• There is a cat’s eye phenomenon seen on diaspore, but this occurrence is rare. 

Uses of Diaspore

Diaspore is mainly used in necklace pendants, earrings, or rings. 

Diaspore Treatment

Usually, Diaspore is not enhanced or treated. 

Sources of Diaspore

Mainly Diaspore is found in Turkey, Pinarcik, and Mugla. 

Diopside

It used to be a collector’s gemstone, but now it has made its way into the trade market. Being a little low on hardness, it is slightly prone to hardness.

Features of Diopside

Uses of Diopside

• It is mostly used in jewelry pieces like pendants and earrings. 
• Diopside isn’t used for bracelets or rings because of its poor hardness. 
• Violane and Star Diopside are used mainly as a collector’s gem. 

Diopside Treatment

It is used naturally and is not enhanced or treated. 

Diopside Sources

Some of the key sources of Diopside include Madagascar, Austria, Italy, Tanzania, Myanmar, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Finland, Madagascar, the US, and China.  

Dumortierite

Dumortierite is rare and a pure gemstone. 

Features of Dumortierite

Dumortierite is nothing but Quartz that has Dumortierite inclusions. 

Uses of Dumortierite

It is mainly used in lapidary carvings and cabochons.

Dumortierite Treatment

Dumortierite is mostly natural and is not enhanced or treated. 

Dumortierite Sources

Dumortierite is found in Austria, the US, Brazil, Namibia, Madagascar, and Peru. 

Emerald

The green version of Beryl is known as Emerald. It is a valuable and famous gemstone that is known for its beautiful green color. Known for its rarity and durability, it is an expensive gemstone. 

Features of Emerald

• Emerald is the most expensive variant of Beryl. 
• It has a bunch of flaws in it, and the flawless variants of it is uncommon. 
• The Emeralds with fine green color have lesser flaws.  
• Despite having a phenomenal hardness, it is a brittle stone. As a result of this, it might develop cracks if banged hard or exposed to massive temperature. 

Uses of Emerald

• Emerald is a prominent jewelry gemstone. 
• It is even used as beads and cabochons.

Emerald Treatment

This stone is treated with a synthetic lubricant or oil.  

Emerald Sources

You can find Emerald in countries like Austria, Egypt, China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Mozambique, Afghanistan, and the US. 

Fluorite

Fluorite is an exquisite gemstone that can be found in all colors. It is mostly multicolored and is found in two or more contrasting colors. 

Features of Fluorite

• Usually the fluorite is a deeply cut and has a colored stone. 
• The most popular form of this gemstone is of deep purple or purple color. 
• It is not very hard and can thus be chipped or broken easily. 

Uses of Fluorite

• Mainly, Fluorite is used in jewelry. 
• It can be used as bracelets, cabochons, ornamental carvings, beads, or goblets. 

Fluorite Treatment

It is usually not enhanced or treated. 

Fluorite Sources

Fluorite is found worldwide, but the major deposit is found in India, Canada, Mexico, China, Morocco, France, England, Namibia, South Africa, United States, Switzerland, Russia, and Spain.  

Garnet

Garnet is not one mineral. It is rather a group of minerals that are closely related to one another. You can find it in a myriad of colors, and it tends to have several different varieties. The most popular Garnet is red. 

Features of Garnet

• Some of the most widely used forms of garnet include almandine and pyrope. 
• The color-changing garnet is also excessively popular. 
• Sometimes, this stone also depicts asterism. 

Uses of Garnet

• Garnet is faceted into jewelry and is used in earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. 
• Orange and yellow variants of it are used as gemstones. 

Garnet Treatment

Usually, garnets are not treated, and they have a natural color. 

Sources of Garnet

Depending on the type of garnet needed by you, the location varies. 

Gold

No metal is as beautiful or as legendary as Gold. The beauty, rarity, and the enigma have made it a valuable commodity.  

Features of Gold

• It is the most ductile and malleable metal. 
• Gold is incredibly easy to work with. 
• It stays unaffected by chemicals and never tarnishes. 
• Pure gold tends to bend easily. 
• The karat measurement of gold is measured on a scale of 1 to 24. 
• Common karat measurements are 22 karat, 18 karat, 14 karat, and 10 karat. 

Uses of Gold

Gold is used in making jewelry, such as necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets. 

Gold Treatment

To increase durability, gold is alloyed with other metals. 

Gold Sources

The largest producers of gold are China and South Africa. In addition to that, other deposits of gold are found in the US, Canada, Russia, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Australia, Argentina, Indonesia, Peru, Ghana, Chile, and Mali. 

Heliodor and Golden Beryl

Golden Beryl and Heliodor are the two yellowish varieties of Beryl. 

Features of Heliodor and Golden Beryl

• Heliodor is the greenish-yellow variant of Beryl. 
• Golden Beryl is the yellow variant of Beryl. 

Heliodor and Golden Beryl Uses

They are used as gemstones and are even polished into cabochons.

Heliodor and Golden Beryl Treatment

They are used in their natural colors and are not enhanced or treated. 

Heliodor and Golden Beryl Sources

Some of the sources of these gemstones include Namibia, Brazil, Ukraine, Madagascar, and Russia. 

Goshenite

Goshenite is a colorless or a white variant of Beryl. 

Features of Goshenite

• Goshenite is opaque. 
• It is not used as a gemstone. 

Goshenite uses

It is often used as a collector’s stone and never in jewelry. 

Goshenite Treatment

It is neither enhanced nor treated. 

Goshenite Sources

Goshenite is found in Namibia, Brazil, Burma, Pakistan, Russia, and China. 

Grossular

Grossular is one of the most varied colored garnets. In the pure form, Grossular is mostly colorless. The presence of the color is primarily because of its impurities. 

Features of Grossular

• The most commonly used gemstone is the one that is of yellow-green and yellow color. 
• The most valuable variant of Grossular is Tsavorite. 

Uses of Grossular

Onyx Uses

Onyx is used in rings, earrings, and necklaces. It is also cut and used in beads and cabochons. 

Onyx Treatment

Onyx is usually dyed.  

Onyx Sources

It is found in India, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Opal

Opal is an extremely colorful gemstone that is known for splendid color play. The fine variants of Opal can be sometimes more valuable than Diamond. In Opal, the primary detrimental factor of the value is the distribution and the intensity of the color. 

Opal Features

• When Opal depicts a play of colors, it is called the Precious Opal. However, when it lacks the play of colors, it is known as the Common Opal. 
• The most desired variant of Opal is the Black Opal. 
• A condition known as crazing might affect Opal and lead to internal cracks in it. 

Opal Uses

Opal is polished and cut into cabochons to be used in jewelry, as ring centerpiece, and as pendants. 

Opal Treatment

Opal is usually treated with synthetic lubricants to accentuate the stability and luster. It is even soaked in waxes. 

Opal Sources

The biggest producer of Opal is Australia. You can also find Opal in Ethiopia, Sudan, Hungary, Honduras, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.

Orthoclase

Orthoclase is a common feldspar that has a pleasant yellow color. 

Orthoclase Features

• Some of these gemstones depict a cat’s eye effect. 
• The purer versions of yellow color are fairly more desirable, while the champagne colored stones are more popular. 

Orthoclase Uses

It is used in jewelry such as pins, earrings, and pendants. 

Orthoclase Treatment

It is not enhanced or treated. 

Orthoclase Sources

It is primarily found in Brazil, Myanmar, and Tanzania.

Pearls

Pears are a valuable gemstone. The beauty of the stone is amplified by the mere difficulty borne in acquiring this stone.   

Pearl Features

• Pearls occur naturally, but their occurrence is limited. 
• It is available in a multitude of colors. 

Peridot

Peridot is an excessively popular archaic gemstone. The deep-olive tones of Peridot are more expensive than the yellowish-green or the lighter tones. 

Peridot Features

• Today, the Peridot found in the market has lesser flaws and is often of exceptional quality. 
• The intensity of hue in the stone depends on the degree of iron in it.
• Peridot can be used as a night and a day stone both.  

Peridot Uses

Peridot is used in rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. 

Peridot Treatment

It is used naturally and is not enhanced. 

Peridot Sources

It is found in Pakistan, Burma, Afghanistan, China, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and the United States. 

Platinum

Platinum is a precious metal that has a value higher than that of Gold. The silver-white color of platinum is beautiful and will never tarnish. 

Features of Platinum

• Platinum does not get damaged or discolored. 
• It is tougher than most precious metals. 
• It is flexible and does not bend easily. 

Platinum Uses

Platinum is used in bracelets, high-end rings, earrings, and necklaces. 

Platinum Treatment

Platinum is mostly alloyed with other metals, like iridium. This is done to accentuate the durability of Platinum. 

Platinum Sources

The biggest source of Platinum is South Africa. It is also found in Russia, Colombia, Canada, and the U.S.

Prehnite

It is a light green gemstone with a yellowish tinge and a whitish hue. Prehnite isn’t fully transparent. It is mostly cloudy or velvety in texture.  

Prehnite Features

• It is a collector’s gemstone. 
• Cat’s eye effect is seen in Prehnite, but it is rare. 

Prehnite Uses

• It is an inexpensive stone that lacks transparency, but it is used in beads and cabochons. 
• It is even used in ornamental objects.

Prehnite Treatment

Prehnite is used naturally and is not heated or enhanced. 

Prehnite Sources

Prehnite is found in Mali, South Africa, Namibia, Australia, China, and the U.S.  

Pyrite

Pyrite is known as the fools Gold because of its golden metallic color. 

Pyrite Features

• It is found in massive crystals. 
• Pyrite is often unstable and fragile. It makes it unsuitable for use as a gemstone.

Pyrite Uses

• Pyrite is used as inexpensive beads and as costume jewelry. 
• It is even carved into cabochons, edge stones, and small roses. 
• Sometimes, it is used as a base for ornamental figures. 

Pyrope

It is one of the most prominent forms of garnet. It is distinctly attractive because of its blood-red color. 

Pyrope 

They are used naturally. 

Pyrope Sources

It is found in the Czech Republic, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, India, Sri Lanka, China, and the U.S.

Quartz

Quartz is varied and the most common mineral on earth. It is available in a multitude of colors and is responsible for the production of several gemstones. 

Quartz Features

• The pure Quartz is called the Rock Crystal and is colorless. 
• The impurities in the Quartz are responsible for it being colorless. 

Quartz Uses

• Quartz is affordable and is a widely used gemstone. 
• It is used in jewelry, such as costume jewelry, necklaces, and bracelets. 
• Rock Crystal is often worn as a pendant. 

Quartz Treatment

The Quartz is heat-treated to deepen its color. 

Quartz Sources

Quartz is found in several localities around the world. Some of the notable deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the U.S.

Rhodochrosite

Rhodochrosite has a red or natural pink texture. It varies from translucent to opaque and is collected by gemstone connoisseurs. 

Rhodochrosite Features

• It is not durable because of its softness and might scratch easily. 
•  Care must be exercised in preserving the gemstone. 

It is used in the natural form. 

Rhodochrosite Sources

It is found in Argentina, China, Peru, Japan, and South Africa.  

Rhodolite

Rhodolite is a rose-red garnet that is said to be a variant of Pyrope. 

Rhodolite Features

• It is a standard gemstone used for jewelry. 
• The gemstone has an attractive color without any inclusion and flaws. 

Rhodolite Uses

• It is used in different types of jewelry, such as rings, earrings, and pendants. 
• Rhodolite is polished into cabochons and beads

Rhodolite Treatment

Rhodolite is mostly used in the natural form. 

Rhodolite Sources

It is found in Tanzania, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Brazil, and the US.

Rhodonite

It is a pink gemstone that is not very costly. Often it has the black manganese impurities in it. 

Rhodonite Features

• It is opaque, mostly. 
• There is a rare form of Rhodonite available, which is transparent and is very expensive. 

Rhodonite Uses

• It is used in necklaces, bracelets, and pendants. 
• Rhodonite is polished into cabochons and beads. 
• It is also used as a gemstone.

Rhodonite Treatment

It is used naturally, but at times it might be waxed to accentuate its luster. 

Rhodolite Sources

It is found in Russia, Australia, Japan, Madagascar, Sweden, Brazil, the US, and Peru

Rose Quartz

It is a soft, rosy pink variant of Quartz. 

Rose Quartz Features

• It is an affordable stone. 
• It has many flaws and has a hazy hue. 
• The deeper pink version is more valuable and less common. 

Rose Quartz Uses

It is a pink gemstone that is sometimes cut as hearts or cabochons and used in bracelets, necklaces, costume jewelry, and necklaces. 

Rose Quartz Treatment

It is used naturally. 

Rose Quartz Sources

It is found in Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa, Mozambique, India, and the United States.

Ruby

Ruby is a distinguished gemstone that is known for its rarity, durability, and luster. 

Ruby Features

• The color of Ruby varies from bright red to dark brown. 
• The most preferred color of Ruby is deep red with a bluish tone. 
• Heat treating a ruby helps get rid of the flaws. 

Ruby Uses

• Ruby is a popular gemstone that is used in jewelry pieces, such as earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. 
• It is even used as a centrepiece for rings and pendants. 
• Large Ruby is valuable and extremely rare. 

Rutilated Quartz

It is transparent quartz that has golden yellow inclusions. 

Rutilated Quartz Features

• Rutilated Quartz is colorless but does exist in smoky or brown textures.
• It is extremely desirable because of its inclusions. 

Rutilated Quartz Uses

It is cut into beads and cabochons. 

Rutilated Quartz Treatment

Rutilated Quartz is used in natural form. 

Rutilated Quartz Sources

It is found in Brazil and India. 

Sapphire

Sapphire is a valuable and precious blue colored gemstone. It is known for its luster, color, hardness, and durability. 

Sapphire Features

• One of the most valuable colors of Sapphire is the cornflower blue color. 
• Some sapphires depict a blue color when viewed from one side and purple from another end. 

Sapphire Uses

• Sapphires is a popular gemstone and is used in jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings, and earrings. 
• It is used as a secondary stone to complement other gemstones like Diamond. 
• Star Sapphire that is polished as cabochons is very pricey. 

Sapphire Treatment

Sapphire is mostly heat-treated to accentuate the color. Diffusion treatment is also done to artificially alter the color of the stone.  

Sapphire Sources

The key sources of Sapphire include Lanka, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Cambodia, Madagascar, Tanzania, Australia, India, and the U.S. 

Scapolite

It is an opaque mineral that is available in lovely colors. 

Scapolite Features

• A few habits of Scapolite are used as gemstones. 
• Primarily, the color of Scapolite is yellow, followed by purple. It is also available in other colors like brown, colorless, or pink. 
• Scapolite depicts a phenomenal cat’s eye effect. 

Scapolite Uses

It is a collector and a hobbyist gemstone that is cut into cabochons. 

Scapolite Treatment

It is not treated and is used naturally. However, sometimes heat -treatment is conducted to make Scapolite pink. 

Scapolite Sources

Scapolite is found in Tanzania, Madagascar, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, India, China, Burma, Brazil, and Canada.

Silver

Silver is a precious metal that has been an active gemstone throughout our history. It is primarily because of its value and importance. 

Features of Silver

• Silver is easy to work with. 
• It is ductile and malleable. 
• Since it is not resistant to pressure, and it tends to bend easily. 
• To increase the durability of silver, it is alloyed with other metals. 
• Silver tends to tarnish easily when exposed to moisture or air. 

Silver Uses

• Silver is used in jewelry as bracelets, anklets, necklaces, rings, etc. 
• It is also used as candelabras, Goblets, dishes, cutlery, and trays. 
• Silver also found a use in coins during ancient times.  

Silver Treatment

Silver is alloyed with metals to increase durability. 

Silver Sources

Silver is found in Peru, Mexico, China, Australia, Chile, Poland, Russia, the US, and Canada. 

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz has a smoky brown color, and its color varies from deep black to grayish brown. It is sometimes opaque, but mostly translucent or transparent.  

Smoky Quartz Features

• It is affordable and lacks flaws. 
• It is common and is used in making jewelry. 

Smoky Quartz Uses

• It is used in pendants and ring centerpieces. 
• Sometimes, it is tumbled into beads or cut as cabochons. 
• It is also used as carvings.

Smoky Quartz Treatment

A lot of times, it is naturally colored, but there are a few varieties of it that are darker and are exposed to irradiation. 

Smoky Quartz Sources

It is found all around the world, but the key deposits are found in Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Australia, Switzerland, Scotland, and the United States.

Sodalite

Sodalite is a blue gemstone that has markings or streaks on its surface. It is famous for its intense blue color. 

Sodalite Features

• It is not a very commonly used gemstone and is easily obtainable and inexpensive. 
• Sodalite is a lot similar to Lapis Lazuli. 

Sodalite Uses

• It is used as beads in bracelets and necklaces. 
• It is used as ornamental carvings. 

Sodalite Treatment

It is not treated. 

Sodalite Sources

Sodalite is found in Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, and Canada. 

Spessartite 

Spessartite is a composite name for a couple of closely related minerals. 

Spessartite Features

• Spessartite contains iron impurities, and that results in its orange color.  
• Pure orange variant of Spessartite is not common, and most stones have yellow, brown, or red tints.  

Spessartite Uses

• The orange-red variant is prominently used as a gemstone. 
• It is used in pendants and rings. 
• When cut and polished into cabochons, it is used in rings and bracelets. 

Spessartite Treatment

Spessartite is mostly used in natural form and is not treated or enhanced. 

Spessartite Sources

The key sources of Spessartite are Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Namibia, Mozambique, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Brazil, and the U.S. 

Sphene

Sphene is a variant of mineral Titanite. It is low on hardness and might bend or break easily. 

Sphene Features

• You can find Sphene in a multitude of colors, and the most prevalent color is orange-brown or yellowish-green. 
• Sphene has some flaws and inclusions. 
• Pure Sphene is uncommon and highly valuable. 

Sphene Uses

• It is mainly owned by collectors. 
• Sphene is used mainly in pendants and earrings. 

Sphene Treatment

Most of the times, Sphene is used in natural forms, but to get the color orange or red, it might undergo heat treatment. 

Sphene Sources

Sphene is found in Austria, Brazil, Pakistan, Namibia, Madagascar, Russia, and Sri Lanka.

Spinel

Spinel looks similar to Ruby and is still valued a lot lesser than it. 

Spinel Features

• It is easy to synthesize Spinel by adding impurities to it. 
• The colorless Spinel is mostly synthetic. 
• Spinel occurs in a multitude of colors. 

Spinel Uses

• The deep-red variant of Spinel is valuable and a good replacement for Ruby. 
• Black Spinel is used as a gemstone. 
• The crystals of Spinel are worn as jewelry. 

Spinel Treatment

It is used in the natural form. 

Spinel Sources

The key sources of Spinel include Burma, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Tadjikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tanzania, and Madagascar. 

Spodumene

Spodumene is a mineral that is composed of two gems – green Hiddenite and pink Kunzite. 

Spodumene Features

• Mostly, the Spodumene is yellow, brown, or colorless.
• The multi-colored and the bluish-green variant of Spodumene is rare. 
• This gemstone is extremely sensitive and chips or breaks if hit too hard. 

Spodumene Uses

• Except Hiddenite and Kunzite, the other colors of Spodumene are not used as gemstones. 
• Yellow variant is extremely popular and is used as a gemstone. 

Spodumene Treatment

Spodumene undergoes heat treatment for the removal of brown tints and to improve transparency. 

Spodumene Sources

The key sources of Spodumene are Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, and the US. 

Sunstone

Sunstone treatment

It is used naturally. 

Sunstone Sources

It is found in India, Norway, Russia, Madagascar, and the United States.

Tanzanite

Tanzanite is a gemstone that is available in violet or blue color. It is today a mainstream gemstone and is phenomenally popular. 

Tanzanite Features

• Tanzanite is mainly admired for its color. 
• Care should be exercised when handling Tanzanite because it is extremely soft. 
• Tanzanite is not very durable.  

Tanzanite Uses

• Tanzanite is used in jewelry items like bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.
• The lesser quality variants of Tanzanite are cut into cabochons. 

Tanzanite

Tanzanite is heat-treated to produce better color. 

Tanzanite Sources

Tanzanite is found in Merelani Hills, Arusha, and Tanzania. 

Thulite

Thulite is a mineral variant of Zoisite. It is an opaque stone and is available in red to pink colors. 

Thulite Features

Thulite Uses

Thulite is affordable and is used as beads in ornamental objects. 

Thulite Treatment

Thulite is used naturally. 

Thulite Sources

Thulite is found in Norway, the US, Leksvik in Sorlandet, and Aust-Auger. 

Tiger's Eye

One of the most popular but affordable gemstones is Tiger's Eye. 

Tiger's Eye Features

• The Tiger's Eye composition involves the inclusion of dense and fine fibers. 
• Cat’s eye effect is seen in the Tiger's Eye. 

Tiger's Eye Uses

Tiger's Eye is used in bracelets and necklaces. It is also used for costume jewelry, floral pins, and ornate carvings. 

Tiger's Eye Treatment

Mostly Tiger's Eye is not treated. However, sometimes Tiger's Eye might be dyed to get a red or maroon texture. 

Tiger's Eye Sources

Tiger's Eye is found in South Africa, Namibia, Australia, India, and Thailand.

Topaz

Topaz is an ideal gem. It is hard and is available in a plethora of colors. 

Topaz Features

• Topaz is affordable and very common. 
• It is found in flawless crystals. 
• This is a durable and hard gemstone. 
• Since it doesn’t have a proper cleavage, it can break or chip easily. 

Topaz Uses

• Topaz is used in rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets. 
• It is even used as a gemstone. 
• Topaz is prominent as an inexpensive variant of Diamond. 

Topaz Treatment

Topaz is irradiated to give it a blue color. It even undergoes heat-treatment to stabilize the color. Sometimes, Topaz is synthetically treated to give it a multi-colored effect. 

Topaz Sources

The biggest producer of Topaz is Brazil. In addition to this, Topaz is found in Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, China, Burma, Australia, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Mexico, and the U.S.

Tourmaline

One of the most colorful gemstones, Tourmaline is found in a multitude of colors like red, pink, green, blue, and multi-colors. 

Tourmaline Features

• Tourmaline’s value is variable. The common variants are inexpensive, while the exotic colors are fairly costly. 
• The neon-blue color of Tourmaline is the most valuable. 
• Tourmaline’s multi-colored gemstone is known for its uniqueness and beauty. 

Tourmalines Uses

• It is used for jewelry in bracelets, rings, and earrings. 
• Tourmaline is also used as a pendant stone.
• It is also polished into beads and is used in necklaces and bracelets. 
• This stone is also cut into cabochons.
• It is also as an ornamental carving.  

Tourmalines Treatment

Tourmalines undergo heat-treatment to accentuate the color of the stone. 

Tourmalines Sources

Tourmalines is found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, Burma, the United States Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Malawi. 

Tsavorite

Tsavorite is an emerald-green gemstone that is one of the most expensive and popular garnets. 

Tsavorite Features

• Tsavorite’s color is fairly similar to Emerald. 
• It tends to be flawless and depicts only fewer inclusions. 
• The best color of the gemstone is deep emerald green. 

Tsavorite Uses

It is used in making rings, earrings, and pendants. 

Tsavorite Treatment

It is used in the natural form. 

Tsavorite Sources

Tsavorite is found in Kenya, Merelani Hills, Arusha Region, and Tanzania. 

Turquoise

Turquoise is an archaic gemstone that is an opaque gemstone. It is famous for its turquoise-blue color. 

Turquoise Features

• You can find Turquoise in green or blue shades. 
• Blue hues are more desirable than the greener varieties. 
• Turquoise is soft and is thus prone to scratching. 

Turquoise Uses

• It is a famous bead gemstone and is used in making necklaces and bracelets. 
• Turquoise is used in making rings and pendants. 
• It is also used as Cameos and Scarabs.
• Ornate carvings are also made with Turquoise. 

Turquoise Treatment

Turquoise is treated with wax or oil to improve its shine and color. Dyeing is also used in Turquoise. 

Turquoise Sources

Turquoise is found in Iran, Israel, Egypt, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Chile, Mexico, and the American Southwest. 

Uvarovite

It is one of the rarest garnets that are familiar. 

Uvarovite Features

• The transparent Uvarovite is rare and mainly faceted for the collectors. 
• It is rarely used as a gem. 
• It is available in deep-chrome color. 

Uvarovite Uses

It is used in rings and pendants. 

Uvarovite Treatment

It is used naturally. 

Uvarovite Sources

Uvarovite is found in Russia, Finland, Turkey, Italy, and the U.S.

Variscite

Variscite is a collector’s gemstone, which is opaque. It is usually available in minty-green color. 

Variscite Features

• The distinctive color habits of the gem make it appealing. 
• It is not very common and is extremely soft. 
• Due care should be exercised to prevent scratching. 

Variscite Uses

• It is used in ornate carvings and beads. 
• It is cut into cabochons and used as pendants. 

Variscite Treatment

It is used naturally. 

Variscite Sources

Variscite is found in Fairfield and Utah. 

Zircon

Zircon is a beautiful gemstone that is available in a multitude of colors. It is a cheap replacement for the diamond but is still a very valuable gem. 

Zircon Features

• It has a beautiful sheen. 
• Zircon is available in a variety of colors and is pretty hard. 
• If banged hard, they can chip or break. 

Zircon Uses

• It is used as a gemstone
• Blue Zircon is the most popular variant. 
• It is used as a cheap alternative to a diamond. 

Zircon Treatment

Zircon undergoes heat-treatment to improve color and transparency. 

Zircon Sources

Zircon is found in Cambodia, Burma, Sri Lanka, Australia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Madagascar, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Zoisite

Zoisite has a couple of gem varieties. One of the most famous varieties of Zoisite is its blue gemstone.  

Zoisite Feature

• Tanzanite is one of the most popular and significant types of Zoisite. 
• The red or the pink variety, Thulite, is also traded. 

Zoisite Uses

Zoisite Treatment

Except for Tanzanite, which is heat-treated to get the blue color, all the other varieties of Zoisite are used naturally. 

Zoisite Sources

Zoisite is found in Tanzania, Norway, Australia, and the U.S. 

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