Almost all emeralds contain inclusions and fractures. Emeralds of fine clarity and color are expensive. May. Hardness is 7.5 - 8. There are several types of Garnets which include Rhodolite, Grossular, Tsavorite, and Uvarovite. Almandite is the most common.
Garnets can occur in every color except for blue.
Birthstone for January. Hardness is 6.5 - 7.5. Pearls can be found in white, black and shades of many other colors. Birthstone for June. Hardness 2.5 - 4.5.