Clear Crystals
Clear gemstones and crystals โ 40 popular clear stones with photos and identification notes. Looking for clear crystal names for jewellery, collecting or a daily-carry stone? Start here, then test yourself in the crystal quiz.
Clear crystals, stones & gemstone names
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Diamond
Mohs 10 (defining mineral)
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Clear Quartz
Mohs 7 โ lower in impure varieties (defining mineral)
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Opal
Mohs 5.5โ6
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Gypsum
Mohs 1.5โ2 (defining mineral for 2)
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Agate
Mohs 6.5โ7
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Moissanite
Mohs ~9.5
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Tourmaline
Mohs 7.0โ7.5
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Topaz
Mohs 8 (defining mineral)
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Aquamarine Beryl
Mohs 7.5โ8.0
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Calcite
Mohs 3 (defining mineral)
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Zircon
Mohs 7.5
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Fluorite
Mohs 4 (defining mineral)
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Labradorite
Mohs 6โ6.5
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Apatite
Mohs 5 (defining mineral)
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Vivianite
Mohs 1.5โ2
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Sunstone
Mohs 6.0โ6.5
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Selenite
Mohs 2
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Barite
Mohs 3โ3.5
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Ulexite
Mohs 2.5
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Magnesite
Mohs 3.5โ4.5
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Diopside
Mohs 5.5โ6.5
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Angelite
Mohs 3.5
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Howlite
Mohs 3.5
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Prehnite
Mohs 6โ6.5
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Vesuvianite
Mohs 6โ7
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Wulfenite
Mohs 3
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Apophyllite
Mohs 4.5โ5
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Stilbite
Mohs to 4
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Petalite
Mohs 6โ6.5
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Axinite
Mohs 6.0โ7.5
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Danburite
Mohs 7 โ 7.5
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Moonstone
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Scolecite
Mohs 5 to
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Heliodor
Mohs 7.5โ8.0
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Datolite
Mohs 5 to 5.5
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Kunzite
Mohs 6.5โ7
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Schorl
Mohs 7.0โ7.5
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Goshenite
Mohs 7.5โ8.0
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Milky Quartz
Mohs 7 โ lower in impure varieties (defining mineral)
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Fire Opal
Mohs 5.5โ6
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular clear crystal?
Diamond is among the best-known clear stones. Diamond is a mineral form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic. Diamond is a tasteless, odorless, strong, b
Are all clear gemstones rare or expensive?
No. Clear stones range from common, affordable minerals to rare gem-quality material. Value depends on the species, clarity and whether the colour is natural or treated.