Rocks for Collecting

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Amber

Organic (Fossilized Tree Resin)

Amber

Amber is a fossilized tree resin prized for its warm hues and ancient inclusions. It is one of the oldest organic gemstones.

Hardness 2–2.5Baltic region
Aquamarine

Beryl

Aquamarine

Aquamarine is a blue to blue-green gemstone from the beryl family, prized for its clarity and serene color.

Hardness 7.5–8Brazil
Chert

sedimentary

Chert

Chert is a hard, fine-grained sedimentary rock made mostly of microcrystalline quartz. It has been used for tools and construction throughout history.

Hardness 6.5–7India
Demantoid Garnet

Garnet (Andradite)

Demantoid Garnet

Demantoid garnet is a rare, brilliant green gemstone from the garnet family, prized for its exceptional fire and vivid color.

Hardness 6.5–7Russia
Fluorite

Halide

Fluorite

Fluorite is a vibrant mineral known for its wide range of colors and cubic crystals. It is valued by collectors and used in various industries.

Hardness 4Namibia
Goshenite

Beryl

Goshenite

Goshenite is the pure, colorless variety of beryl, valued for its clarity and brilliance. It is sometimes used as a diamond substitute.

Hardness 7.5–8USA
Heliodor

Beryl

Heliodor

Heliodor is a yellow to golden variety of beryl, prized for its vibrant color and clarity. It is also known as Golden Beryl.

Hardness 7.5–8Brazil
Morganite

Beryl

Morganite

Morganite is a pink to peach variety of beryl prized for its delicate pastel hues and brilliance.

Hardness 7.5–8Brazil
Peridot

Olivine

Peridot

Peridot is a vibrant green gemstone, prized for its fresh color and clarity. It is the birthstone for August and has ancient roots in jewelry.

Hardness 6.5–7Pakistan
Prehnite

Phyllosilicate

Prehnite

Prehnite is a translucent green mineral prized by collectors and used in jewelry. It is often found in Namibia, Australia, and China.

Hardness 6–6.5Namibia
Quartz (including Amethyst and Citrine)

Quartz

Quartz (including Amethyst and Citrine)

Quartz is a versatile mineral found worldwide, with varieties like amethyst and citrine prized for their vibrant colors.

Hardness 7Namibia
Shattuckite

Silicate

Shattuckite

Shattuckite is a rare, vibrant blue copper silicate mineral valued by collectors and metaphysical enthusiasts. It is mainly found in Namibia, USA, and the Congo.

Hardness 3.5–4Namibia
Smithsonite

Carbonate

Smithsonite

Smithsonite is a zinc carbonate mineral known for its soft pastel hues and botryoidal formations.

Hardness 4–4.5Namibia
Spessartine Garnet

Garnet (Spessartine)

Spessartine Garnet

Spessartine Garnet is a vibrant orange to reddish-orange gemstone from the garnet family, prized for its brilliance and rarity.

Hardness 6.5–7.5Namibia
S

Native Element

Sulphur

A bright yellow native element mineral, often found near volcanic regions.

Italy
Sunstone

Feldspar

Sunstone

Sunstone is a vibrant, sparkling feldspar gemstone known for its warm orange to reddish hues and aventurescent shimmer.

Hardness 6–6.5India
Topaz

Silicate

Topaz

Topaz is a transparent silicate mineral prized for its vivid yellow, golden, and champagne hues. It is a popular gemstone in jewelry.

Hardness 8Brazil
Tourmaline

Tourmaline

Tourmaline

Tourmaline is a vibrant gemstone group known for its wide color range and striking multicolor crystals.

Hardness 7–7.5Brazil
White Sapphire

Corundum

White Sapphire

White Sapphire is a colorless variety of corundum prized for its brilliance and durability. It is often used as a diamond alternative.

Hardness 9Sri Lanka
Yellow Sapphire

Corundum

Yellow Sapphire

Yellow Sapphire is a precious gemstone prized for its vibrant yellow hues and astrological significance, especially in Vedic traditions.

Hardness 9Sri Lanka