Crystals That Start With T
There are 14 crystals, rocks and gemstones in Gemdle that start with the letter T — 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 T
- Turquoise — Blue, waxy to subvitreous lustre, Mohs 5–6.
- Tourmaline — Black, vitreous, sometimes resinous lustre, Mohs 7.0–7.5.
- Topaz — Blue, vitreous lustre, Mohs 8 (defining mineral).
- Talc — White, waxy or pearly lustre, Mohs 1 (defining mineral).
- Tanzanite — Blue, vitreous, pearly on cleavage surfaces lustre, Mohs 6.5.
- Travertine — White.
- Tiger's Eye — Yellow, silky lustre, Mohs 6.5–7.
- Tektite — Black.
All 14 stones beginning with T
Frequently asked questions
How many crystals start with the letter T?
Gemdle lists 14 crystals, rocks and gemstones beginning with T, including Turquoise, Tourmaline, Topaz.
What is a well-known crystal that starts with T?
Turquoise is one of the most searched-for stones beginning with T. Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium, with the chemical formula CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O.