Mineral Species

Just as animals have their own scientific species, so do minerals.  More than 130 mineral species are used for gemstones.  Several types of crystals can exist within one species of mineral.  Here are a few popular mineral species and some of the gemstones they contain:

Beryl
-Emerald
-Aquamarine
-Bixbite
-Morganite
-Golden Beryl

Chalcedony
-Agate
-Carnelian
-Jasper
-Bloodstone
-Onyx
-Chrysoprase

Corundum
-Ruby
-Sapphire

Quartz 
-Rock (Clear) Quartz
-Rose Quartz
-Smoky Quartz
-Amethyst
-Citrine
-Aventurine
-Tiger’s Eye

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Beryl Group- Rough Emeralds

Quartz Group- Clear Quartz

Chalcedony Group- Agatized Coral