Gemstone Colour Chart | Iridescent Stones

Colour taxonomy

Gemstone Colour Categories

Use this structured colour chart to shortlist likely gemstone matches before opening full profiles or the identification tool.

Reds & Pinks

25

Red

25 gemstones listed

30

Pink

30 gemstones listed

0

Magenta

0 gemstones listed

4

Rose

4 gemstones listed

15

Burgundy

15 gemstones listed

0

Maroon

0 gemstones listed

1

Raspberry

1 gemstone listed

4

Coral

4 gemstones listed

Oranges & Yellows

15

Orange

15 gemstones listed

65

Yellow

65 gemstones listed

6

Gold

6 gemstones listed

2

Peach

2 gemstones listed

1

Champagne

1 gemstone listed

3

Honey

3 gemstones listed

0

Bronze

0 gemstones listed

1

Copper

1 gemstone listed

Greens

131

Green

131 gemstones listed

0

Olive

0 gemstones listed

0

Lime

0 gemstones listed

0

Mint

0 gemstones listed

1

Forest Green

1 gemstone listed

1

Emerald Green

1 gemstone listed

1

Sea Green

1 gemstone listed

Blues & Cyans

48

Blue

48 gemstones listed

7

Cyan / Blue-Green

7 gemstones listed

2

Teal

2 gemstones listed

2

Turquoise

2 gemstones listed

0

Indigo

0 gemstones listed

5

Aqua

5 gemstones listed

1

Sky Blue

1 gemstone listed

9

Sapphire Blue

9 gemstones listed

0

Navy Blue

0 gemstones listed

1

Royal Blue

1 gemstone listed

0

Periwinkle

0 gemstones listed

Purples

56

Purple

56 gemstones listed

5

Violet

5 gemstones listed

0

Lavender

0 gemstones listed

0

Lilac

0 gemstones listed

Neutrals

77

Brown

77 gemstones listed

3

Grey

3 gemstones listed

4

Black

4 gemstones listed

16

White

16 gemstones listed

3

Colourless / Clear

3 gemstones listed

2

Silver

2 gemstones listed

6

Cream

6 gemstones listed

6

Beige

6 gemstones listed

Special Optical Effects

14

Multicolour

14 gemstones listed

1

Rainbow

1 gemstone listed

6

Iridescent

6 gemstones listed

1

Colour Change

1 gemstone listed

Colour Chart FAQ

How does this gemstone colour chart help with identification?

Start with likely colour families, then validate candidates by hardness, transparency, and crystal system using profile pages and the identification tool.

Can a gemstone appear in more than one colour category?

Yes. Many gemstones show broad colour variation. Use profile pages for detailed colour notes and optical effects.

Further Reading

For deeper colour and optical context, review GIA gemstone reference data and Mindat mineral records.