Statistics: The best gemstone

A beautiful red stone that is also very similar to garnet.

The stone is blue in color. An interesting fact is that in ancient times, a woman, wanting to ignite a man's desire, dipped a sapphire into a glass of wine before serving it to her lover.

An interesting fact is that the entire world's supply of tanzanite is concentrated on a small piece of land in Tanzania, only 7 km long.

An interesting fact is that the emerald easily loses color at temperatures above 700 ° C, but it is resistant to acids and other reagents. It's also my favorite stone.

Nitra is a bright red mineral that lies on the surface of the walls. (from the game Deep Rock Galactic)

It was so named because it can glow slightly like the moon. The colors range from translucent white to blue, pinkish, greenish and even peach shades.

The Red Eisha Stone (also known as "Super Eisha") is a gemstone from the anime Jojo. This is the stone that the People from the columns were looking for during the "Military Endeavor".

The stone is named after Emperor Alexander II. According to legend, the monarch always carried a ring with a mineral with him. However, on the day of the fatal attempt, the decoration was forgotten.

In medieval Europe, aquamarine symbolized the strength and inviolability of marriage bonds. The bride and groom exchanged rings with a "sea stone" as a sign of mutual love.

The stone, which is a rapidly solidified lava, is very fragile. There are also stones with iridescences, which can be brown, gray, reddish, purple, green and even iridescent.

The stone is similar to ruby but slightly darker than it. In this photo, you can see why he was nicknamed garnet.

An interesting fact is that the name comes from the Greek word "amethystos", which means "incapable of intoxication". In ancient times, it was believed that amethyst protects against alcohol intoxication

The most popular and probably most expensive gemstone possible in our world.

In fact, this stone can be of other colors, such as yellow.

A small number of rhodolites may have an "alexandrite effect" - a color change from pink-crimson in artificial light to shades of green in daylight.

A very interesting option. It is a resin and it is often washed up by waves on the shores. An interesting fact is that amber with air bubbles or something else inside is valued more than pure amber.

This stone is considered magical, and modern experts claim that lapis lazuli cleanses the aura of its owner from the negativity that he has accumulated over his life. It is also used for dyes.

An example to emulate uniqueness is that two completely identical gems do not exist in nature, each stone has its own individual beauty.

Before the advent of gem science, spinel was perceived as a type of ruby or sapphire. The difference between ruby and spinel was first documented at the end of the 18th century.

The name of the mineral is a corruption of the word "Alabanda", which was the name of the city in Asia Minor, where these stones were believed to have been faceted for a long time.

Palladium is a ductile metal, easily amenable to forging, stamping, rolling, broaching, well polished and welded. It is possible to obtain the thinnest sheets and thin wire from it.

In Christianity, pearls were associated with the immaculate conception and became a symbol of the Virgin Mary. It was used in religious relics and royal decorations. And the pearls can also be of other colors.

Demantoid is a rare variety of transparent bright green andradite garnets. The name can be translated as "diamond-like"

An interesting fact is that initially the mineral was mistaken for a ruby similar to it, but studies have shown that these are different minerals.

The shade of the mineral varies depending on the angle of refraction of light and the point of view. When exposed to direct sunlight, the spodumene discolors.

The Bible says that onyx was used to decorate the throne of King Solomon, for this reason onyx is also called the "stone of wisdom."

A living ore that tends to grow (from Terraria)

In ancient China, white opaque jade was considered the most valuable. To the Chinese emperors, it resembled mutton fat. Ordinary people were forbidden to have such a stone — they were executed for disobedience.

There are about 150 varieties of agate, depending on the color.

The name comes from the Latin "citrus" - "lemon". The most expensive citrine color is "madeira" (golden or brownish orange). This is exactly the color of the famous Portuguese wine.

The name comes from the German word rauch, which means "smoke". Initially, the mineral was mistaken for topaz, but later researchers officially renamed it smoky quartz.

An interesting fact is that the most characteristic colors are yellow, orange, brown and green, but there are colorless, red, blue and black patterns. It also appears in the game Dark souls.

A stone that could weaken Superman in movies and games about him

A gem from the Bloodborne game that is needed to further enhance the weapon

Quartz crystal vibrates under the influence of electricity, which is one of the principles of quartz watches. Quartz vibrates and releases its own electrical discharges.

In ancient India, jadeite was used to create religious symbols and figurines of gods, especially Buddhist ritual statues.

A useful precious ore from the Elden ring designed to enhance various weapons

It doesn't look much different from silver. An interesting fact is that the name of the metal comes from the Spanish word platina, which means "little silver".

The Ion Cube or Ion Crystal is the technology of the Forerunners. It contains a lot of energy. Ion cubes serve as energy sources for the Forerunner units. (from the Subnautica game)

Taaffeite has long been mistaken for spinel. The stone was named after the gemologist Edward Charles Richard Taaffe, who discovered a small mauve sample weighing 1,419 carats.

A rare mineral that shimmers in the dark. It is said to be a mutated gemstone formed from the flourishing elements of the world. (from the Genshin Impact game)

A stone that essentially serves as a container for many small crystals. The jewels inside can be completely different. The shape of the geode itself can also be different.

A well-known and very popular precious metal used in many jewelry

A stone found on a hidden altar in a village by the water. These stones sometimes form in the womb of those who have been drinking the water of the Original Source for a very long time. (from the Sekiro game)

Some zircon samples have been found in Australia and are dated to be about 4.4 billion years old. This makes zircon one of the oldest minerals on Earth.

A gem used to create mechanisms (from Minecraft)

A precious metal used in many jewelry

In ancient Greece, the stone served as a talisman against the evil eye of young mothers and babies.

Adamantite (adamantium, adamantine, adamantium) is a fictional substance found in fiction and jewelry. There is no such material in nature.

There are varieties in which fibrous inclusions look like snake scales.

An interesting fact is that there is a belief that chrysoprase warns the owner of approaching danger.

Mithril (other names are "true silver", "Moon silver", "Morian silver", "silver steel") is a fictional noble metal invented by the writer John Tolkien in his books about Middle-earth

Ore from The Elder Scrolls V. game It makes good weapons and armor.

A crystal formed from the mixing of the life force and the special energy of the Dragon Ridge. There is no better nutrient for the Permafrost Tree to grow thirstily. (from the Genshin Impact game)

In ancient Egypt, carnelian was considered a symbol of the goddess Isis. The Egyptians made three-leaf fibulae out of it and decorated themselves with them as a sign of worship to the goddess of fertility, femininity and motherhood.

Holomite is large, thin, shiny dark purple crystals with lighter pinkish crystals sticking out in different directions. (from the game Deep Rock Galactic)

The Septarian is associated with metaphysical properties in various esoteric systems. Some believe that it has grounding and protective qualities, promoting a sense of balance and harmony.

In Russia, chalcedony was considered the mother of crystal, as crystal crystals were found most often in deposits covered with chalcedony.

The name comes from two Greek words: chrysos — "golden" and lithos — "stone". In France, the mineral was more often called olivine, and in the professional jewelry community — peridot.

Orichalcum is a mysterious metal or alloy mentioned by the most ancient Greek authors. The name comes from the ancient Greek word ὀρείχαλκος, which literally means "mountain copper"

A bright and transparent crystal with a strong and at the same time plastic core. (from the Genshin Impact game)

In India, it was believed that the kaholong was "born" from the dripping milk of sacred cows.

A stone from the game Bloodborne, which is needed to upgrade weapons

The name comes from the Persian word firuz, meaning "stone of happiness" or piruz, meaning "victorious."