Red Gemstones
Red gemstones and crystals โ 43 popular red stones with photos and identification notes. Looking for red crystal names for jewellery, collecting or a daily-carry stone? Start here, then test yourself in the crystal quiz.
Red crystals, stones & gemstone names
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Opal
Mohs 5.5โ6
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Ruby
Mohs 9.0
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Agate
Mohs 6.5โ7
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Garnet
Mohs 6.5โ7.5
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Cinnabar
Mohs 2.0โ2.5
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Tourmaline
Mohs 7.0โ7.5
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Onyx
Mohs 6.5โ7
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Jasper Mohs 6.5โ7
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Hematite
Mohs 5.5โ6.5
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Zircon
Mohs 7.5
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Carnelian
Mohs 6.5โ7.0
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Fluorite
Mohs 4 (defining mineral)
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Spinel
Mohs 7.5โ8.0
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Tiger's Eye
Mohs 6.5โ7
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Aragonite
Mohs 3.5โ4
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Sunstone
Mohs 6.0โ6.5
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Sphalerite
Mohs 3.5โ4
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Rhodochrosite
Mohs 3.5โ4
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Realgar
Mohs 1.5โ2
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Red Coral
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Lepidolite
Mohs 2.5โ3
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Rhodonite
Mohs 5.5โ6.5
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Almandine
Mohs 7.0โ7.5
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Vanadinite
Mohs 3โ4
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Spessartine
Mohs 6.5 โ 7.5
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Sugilite
Mohs 6โ
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Staurolite
Mohs 7 โ 7.5
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Crocoite
Mohs 2.5โ3
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Sardonyx
Mohs 6.5โ7
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Cuprite
Mohs 3.5 to 4
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Alexandrite
Mohs 8.5
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Wulfenite
Mohs 3
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Citrine
Mohs 7
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Watermelon Tourmaline
Mohs 7.0โ7.5
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Eudialyte
Mohs 5โ6
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Dumortierite
Mohs 7โ8.5
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Scapolite
Mohs 5.5โ6
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Pietersite
Mohs 7
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Axinite
Mohs 6.0โ7.5
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Scolecite
Mohs 5 to
- ๐ Bloodstone Mohs 6โ7
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Schorl
Mohs 7.0โ7.5
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Fire Opal
Mohs 5.5โ6
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular red crystal?
Opal is among the best-known red stones. Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica (SiO2ยทnH2O); its water content may range from 3% to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6% and 10%. Due to the amo
Are all red gemstones rare or expensive?
No. Red 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.