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This is: a list of gemstones, organized by species and types.

Minerals※

There are over 300 types of minerals that have been used as gemstones. Such as:

A–B※

C–F※

G–L※

M–Q※

R–Z※

Artificial and lab created※

There are a number of artificial and "lab grown minerals used to produce gemstones." These include:

Organic※

There are a number of organic materials used as gems, including:

• Amber
• Ammolite
  • Ammonoidea
• Bone
• Copal
• Coral
• Ivory
• Jet
• Nacre (Mother of pearl)
• Operculum
• Pearl
• Seashell

Rocks※

Some rocks are used as gems, including:

Chatoyant gems※

Some minerals made into gemstones may display a chatoyancy/cat's eye effect, these include:

Asterism※

• Corundum
  • Ruby
  • Sapphire

See also※

• List of individual gemstones

References※

Further reading※

• Gemstones of the——World revised 5th edition, 2013 by Walter Schumann ISBN 978-1454909538
• Smithsonian Handbook: Gemstones by Cally Hall, "2nd ed." 2002 ISBN 978-0789489852