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Gemstone Photo Gallery

Rough and Polished Gemstone Pictures

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Welcome to the gemstone photo gallery. See photos of rough and cut gemstones and learn about the chemistry of the minerals.
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Agate is chalcedony that displays concentric banding.AgateAlexndrites display color changes when viewed under different types of light.AlexandriteThis piece of amber contains an insect inclusion.Amber with InsectAmber is fossilized tree sap or resin.Amber
This rough piece of amber contains an insect.Amber PhotoAmethystAmethystAmethyst from Hiddenite, NC.AmethystCrystals of amethyst from Brazil.Amethyst
Ametrine is also called trystine or bolivianite.AmetrineApatite is the name given to a group of phosphate minerals.Apatite CrystalsAquamarine is a translucent pale blue or turquoise variety of beryl.AquamarineAventurine is a form of quartz which contains mineral inclusions that give a glistening effect.Aventurine

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