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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.

Images 1-12 of 68

  1. AgateAgate is chalcedony that displays concentric banding.
  2. AlexandriteAlexndrites display color changes when viewed under different types of light.
  3. Amber with InsectThis piece of amber contains an insect inclusion.
  4. AmberAmber is fossilized tree sap or resin.
  5. Amber PhotoThis rough piece of amber contains an insect.
  6. AmethystAmethyst
  7. AmethystAmethyst from Hiddenite, NC.
  8. AmethystCrystals of amethyst from Brazil.
  9. AmetrineAmetrine is also called trystine or bolivianite.
  10. Apatite CrystalsApatite is the name given to a group of phosphate minerals.
  11. AquamarineAquamarine is a translucent pale blue or turquoise variety of beryl.
  12. AventurineAventurine is a form of quartz which contains mineral inclusions that give a glistening effect.
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