Collecting Gemstones can be a great activity for the whole family! There are many thousands of types of gemstones. So you won’t get overwhelmed here is a list of the twenty basic gemstones that will be a great start to your collection. Keep this list handy when getting your gem collection together. Check out more from our gallery of gems with these links!

agate,       https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/agate/

amethyst,  https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/amethyst/

aventurine,  https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/aventurine/

bloodstone, https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/bloodstone/

carnelian,  https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/carnelian/

citrine,  https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/citrine/

fluorite,  https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/fluorite/

hematite,  https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/hematite/

jasper, https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/jasper/

malachite,  https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/malachite/

moonstone,  https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/moonstone/

peridot, https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/peridot/

rhodonite,  https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/rhodonite/

sodalite,  https://digforgems.com/encyclopedia/sodalite/

Have fun hunting, searching and locating these starter gemstones. They will make a terrific start to your collection. If you are already a seasoned gem collector, See how many on the list you can find in your current collection!  

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