A large number of gems are from silicate minerals in which beryl, topaz, turmaline, garnet, zircon peridote and feldspar are all important gems.

• 在各类矿物中，硅酸盐矿物宝石种类和数量最多，其中绿柱石、黄玉、碧玺、石榴石、锆石、橄榄石和长石均为重要的宝石。