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Pink Gemstones

Pink gemstones and crystals — 40 popular pink stones with photos and identification notes. Looking for pink crystal names for jewellery, collecting or a daily-carry stone? Start here, then test yourself in the crystal quiz.

Crystals that are pink

Stones get their pink colour from trace elements or inclusions, and the same mineral species can occur in several colours — so colour alone never confirms an identification. The most recognisable crystals and gemstones that are pink include Granite, Tourmaline, Gneiss, Halite, Dolomite, Red Beryl. Below is every pink stone in Gemdle with photos, Mohs hardness and how to tell them apart — pair it with the guided identifier to narrow down an unknown specimen.

Mainly pink stones & crystals

Stones that also occur in pink

These minerals are best known in other colours but are also found in pink — so a pink specimen is possible, though the photo here may show a different shade. Confirm the colour of the actual stone, not just the species.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular pink crystal?
Granite is one of the best-known pink stones. Granite is a coarse-grained (phaneritic) intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, mica and plagioclase.
What crystals are pink?
Common crystals and gemstones that are pink include Granite, Tourmaline, Gneiss, Halite, Dolomite, Red Beryl, Spodumene, Rhodochrosite. Some minerals best known in other colours — such as Diamond, Opal, Topaz — also occur in pink.
Are all pink gemstones rare or expensive?
No. Pink 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.