A ledger of hardness & care.
The Mohs scale measures how easily a stone scratches, not how tough it is. Ranked hardest to softest.
| Stone | Mohs | Durability | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
 Diamond |
10 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
 Sapphire |
9 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
 Ruby |
9 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
 Topaz |
8 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
 Tourmaline |
8 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
 Spinel |
8 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
| Cubic Zircon | 8 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
 Emerald 1 |
7.5–8 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Wear with care |
 Aquamarine |
7.5–8 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
 Agate (Aqeeq) |
7 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
 Amethyst |
7 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
 Citrine |
7 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
| Hair Quartz (Moh-e-Najaf) | 7 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Everyday |
| Kunzite | 6–6.5 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Wear with care |
 Opal |
6–6.5 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Wear with care |
| Sunstone (Sunshine) | 6–6.5 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Wear with care |
 Rutile |
6–6.5 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Wear with care |
 Turquoise (Feroza) |
5–6.5 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Pendants & earrings |
 Coral |
3–4 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Pendants & earrings |
 Freshwater Pearl |
2–4 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Pendants & earrings |
 Sea Water Pearl |
3 | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Pendants & earrings |
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Types of Cut
Faceted
Cabochon
