A non-transparent stone that comes in most colors. Often dyed to enhance its color. May chip or crack if handled roughly A transparent stone that changes color in incadecent light. Usually changes from green to red. Heat (especially from remounting) can cause this stone to permenantly change color. Most alexandrites on the market are lab-created. is created from tree resin and is usually yellow. It is very soft and can easily be scratched. Some amber has inclusions of insects, bubbles, or pine needles. is a transparent purple stone. It can be cracked or chipped. Clean it in warm soapy water or an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. is a transperant light blue or blue green color. It too can be cracked or chipped. Clean it in warm soapy water or a soft cloth. usually looks like a speckled green stone (though it can be blue or orange). is mottled dark green and red. It can chip or crack but is fairly durable. Often Fancy Jasper is called Bloodstone. is orange. It is relatively durable. Natural carnelian is bright orange; Man-made carnelian is a darker (close to red) orange. is a bright green stone. Chrysoprase will fade in sunlight. is a transparent yellow stone that can be easily scratched. Leaving citrine in the sun (such as on the dashboard of a car) will often cause it to change color permanently. is white, pink, red, yellow or black. It is very fragile and heat sensitive. is usually transparent and colorless though can have tints of yellow or pink. Colored diamonds are often treated. There are many fake diamonds out there. Diamonds are very hard and brittle. Though often thought of as unbreakable, they can be cracked or chipped. is a green transparent stone. Clean it with a soft dry cloth. is usually a transparent dark red stone (though it can come in different colors). Garnet can be cracked or chipped. is a green stone. It can be cracked or chipped. can be any color. Leopardskin jasper is brown, red or black and looks as if it has spots. Poppy Jasper is more red and brown. Fancy jasper is all colors. Jasper's polish will wash off with water. is a transparent lilac-pink. It can be scratched or chipped quite easily. is a speckled blue and gold stone. The gold is pryrite. It is often dyed. Do not wash Lapis in water. is a green stone with black rings. Do not wash Malachite. is a translucent white, orange or gray stone. It is known for its shimmering. Protect your moonstone from scratches. is usually a black stone made from natural glass. Obsidian will crak from sharp blows. is black, brown, grey or white. Often it is lined with different colors. is a stone with specks of many colors. Do not heat opals. comes from shellfish. They are usually white though come in pink, peach, and black. Always put on your makeup BEFORE putting on your pearls. is a transparent lime green stone. is a colorless transparent stone. Quartz will crack easily if dropped. is a pretty pink stone. Very high quality Rose Quartz is transparent. Rose Quartz is often dyed. is a transparent red stone. Ruby us generally fairly durable though it can be chipped. is usually a transparent blue stone though can come in many colors. may be blue, purple or slate gray. Tanzanite may be easily chipped. is aptly named as it has gold and brown stripes. is usually though of as blue or yellow. Yet, it comes in many other colors such as pink, brown, green and clear. comes in many colors such as blue, yellow, pink, red, black, green and clear. color ranges from sky blue to green. Turquoise is often sealed with acrylic resin. is a natural stone - not to be confused with Cubic Zirconia which is manmade.

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