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Gemstones & Precious Stones
Popular gemstones and precious stones with their physical properties, primary sources, symbolism, and market value.
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Name↕ | Color↕ | Hardness (Mohs)↕ | Primary Source Country↕ | Symbolism↕ | Price Range per Carat↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Colorless (various) | 10 | Russia / Botswana / Canada | Eternal love, strength, invincibility | $2,000 - $50,000+ |
| Ruby | Red | 9 | Myanmar (Burma) | Passion, courage, vitality | $1,000 - $25,000+ |
| Sapphire | Blue (various) | 9 | Sri Lanka / Myanmar / Kashmir | Wisdom, royalty, divine favor | $800 - $15,000+ |
| Emerald | Green | 7.5 | Colombia | Rebirth, fertility, love | $500 - $20,000+ |
| Amethyst | Purple / Violet | 7 | Brazil / Zambia | Peace, clarity, sobriety | $5 - $50 |
| Opal | Iridescent (play of color) | 5.5 | Australia | Creativity, hope, inspiration | $10 - $6,000+ |
| Topaz | Blue / Yellow / Pink | 8 | Brazil / Nigeria | Friendship, strength, good fortune | $5 - $500 |
| Turquoise | Blue-green | 6 | Iran / United States / China | Protection, healing, good luck | $3 - $60 |
| Garnet | Red / Green / Orange | 7 | India / Mozambique / Tanzania | Energy, health, commitment | $5 - $3,000 |
| Peridot | Olive green | 6.5 | Pakistan / Myanmar / China | Prosperity, happiness, warmth | $50 - $500 |
| Aquamarine | Light blue / Blue-green | 7.5 | Brazil / Pakistan / Madagascar | Courage, tranquility, safe travels | $100 - $1,000 |
| Tanzanite | Blue-violet | 6.5 | Tanzania | Transformation, spiritual awareness | $200 - $1,200 |
| Alexandrite | Green (daylight) / Red (incandescent) | 8.5 | Russia / Brazil / Sri Lanka | Balance, confidence, joy | $5,000 - $70,000+ |
| Jade | Green (also white, lavender) | 6.5 | Myanmar / China / Guatemala | Harmony, balance, purity | $5 - $3,000+ |
| Lapis Lazuli | Deep blue with gold flecks | 5.5 | Afghanistan / Pakistan | Truth, wisdom, royalty | $2 - $100 |
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