Gray Crystals
Gray gemstones and crystals โ 33 popular gray stones with photos and identification notes. Looking for gray crystal names for jewellery, collecting or a daily-carry stone? Start here, then test yourself in the crystal quiz.
Gray crystals, stones & gemstone names
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Diamond
Mohs 10 (defining mineral)
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Bismuth
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Basalt
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Pearl
Mohs 2.5โ4.5
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Agate
Mohs 6.5โ7
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Cinnabar
Mohs 2.0โ2.5
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Hematite
Mohs 5.5โ6.5
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Chalcedony
Mohs 6โ7
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Magnetite
Mohs 5.5โ6.5
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Galena
Mohs 2.5โ2.75
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Labradorite
Mohs 6โ6.5
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Rhyolite
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Kyanite
Mohs 4.5โ5 parallel to one axis 6.5โ7 perpendicular to that axis
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Smoky Quartz
Mohs 7 โ lower in impure varieties (defining mineral)
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Rhodochrosite
Mohs 3.5โ4
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Realgar
Mohs 1.5โ2
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Serpentine
Mohs 2.5โ6 (original) 3.5โ4.0 (antigorite) 2.5 (lizardite) 2.5โ3.0 (chrysotile)
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Iron Meteorite
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Lepidolite
Mohs 2.5โ3
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Rhodonite
Mohs 5.5โ6.5
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Marcasite
Mohs 6โ6.5
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Prehnite
Mohs 6โ6.5
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Smithsonite
Mohs 4.5
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Larvikite
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Molybdenite
Mohs 1โ1.5
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Pietersite
Mohs 7
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Petalite
Mohs 6โ6.5
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Hemimorphite
Mohs 4.5โ5
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Hypersthene
Mohs 5.5โ6
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Danburite
Mohs 7 โ 7.5
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Nuummite
Mohs 5.5 - 6.0
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Datolite
Mohs 5 to 5.5
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Kunzite
Mohs 6.5โ7
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular gray crystal?
Diamond is among the best-known gray stones. Diamond is a mineral form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic. Diamond is a tasteless, odorless, strong, b
Are all gray gemstones rare or expensive?
No. Gray 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.