Crystals That Start With D
There are 11 crystals, rocks and gemstones in Gemdle that start with the letter D — 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 D
- Diamond — Clear, adamantine lustre, Mohs 10 (defining mineral).
- Dolomite — White, vitreous to pearly lustre, Mohs 3.5–4.0.
- Diopside — Green, vitreous to dull lustre, Mohs 5.5–6.5.
- Diaspore — Brown, adamantine, vitreous, pearly on cleavage faces lustre, Mohs 6.5–7.0.
- Demantoid — Green, adamantine lustre, Mohs 6.5–7.0.
- Dioptase — Green, vitreous lustre, Mohs 5.
- Dumortierite — Blue, vitreous to dull lustre, Mohs 7–8.5.
- Danburite — White, vitreous to greasy lustre, Mohs 7 – 7.5.
All 11 stones beginning with D
Frequently asked questions
How many crystals start with the letter D?
Gemdle lists 11 crystals, rocks and gemstones beginning with D, including Diamond, Dolomite, Diopside.
What is a well-known crystal that starts with D?
Diamond is one of the most searched-for stones beginning with D. Diamond is a mineral form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic.