Crystals That Start With B
There are 13 crystals, rocks and gemstones in Gemdle that start with the letter B — each with a specimen photo, its Mohs hardness and a quick note on how to spot it. Tap any stone for the full identification guide.
Notable crystals that start with B
- Borax — White, vitreous to earthy lustre, Mohs 2–2.5.
- Bismuth — Gray, metallic (often iridescent) lustre, Mohs 2–2.5.
- Basalt — Black.
- Breccia — Brown.
- Barite — White, vitreous, pearly lustre, Mohs 3–3.5.
- Biotite — Black, vitreous to pearly lustre, Mohs 2.5–3.0.
- Bornite — Purple, metallic if fresh, iridescent tarnish lustre, Mohs 3–3.25.
- Benitoite — Blue, vitreous lustre, Mohs 6–6.5.
All 13 stones beginning with B
Frequently asked questions
How many crystals start with the letter B?
Gemdle lists 13 crystals, rocks and gemstones beginning with B, including Borax, Bismuth, Basalt.
What is a well-known crystal that starts with B?
Borax is one of the most searched-for stones beginning with B. Borax is a salt normally encountered as a hydrated borate of sodium, with the chemical formula Na2H20B4O17.