Examples of Unusual Crystals and Gemstones

The following table includes general information about, and images of, some of the lesser-known forms of crystals and gemstones.

This page can be used to look-up a crystal that you have heard of and would like to see a picture and some general information about (use the alphabetical links below). Alternatively, if you're interested in crystals but not sure about the different types and which you might perfer, it may be helpful to scoll down this page to view the descriptions and images included.
Occasionally some of these types of crystals are available for purchase on-line from the IvyRose crystal shop.

For similar information about more common crystals goto the Index of Well-Known Crystals page.

Name of Crystal/Mineral   Colour Material Structure Examples of Sources Photographs Alluvial Quartz (The Photograph is of a sample of Alluvial Quartz polished on the upper - as shown - side only.)   Clear Africa Blue Tiger's Eye (The photograph is of a Blue Tiger's Eye Tumble Stone.)   Blue Trigonal Africa Moldavite (The photograph is of a small 'natural' sample of Moldavite.)   Green Ceczh (but of extra-terrestrial origin) Red Tiger's Eye (The photograph is of a Red Tiger's Eye Tumble Stone.)   Blue Trigonal Africa Spirit Amethyst (The photograph is of a natural Spirit Amethyst Crystal.)   Clear with purple tips Africa Tangerine Quartz (The photograph is of a polished Tangerine Quartz Point.)   Orange Trigonal Africa