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Faceted clear gemstone (likely glass imitation or quartz)

Uncertain; appearance is consistent with colorless quartz (SiO₂), but the strong uniform brilliance may indicate cut glass or cubic zirconia

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect

Colorless, transparent, highly faceted, and vitreous with strong internal reflections. Quartz has Mohs hardness 7, hexagonal crystal structure, no cleavage, and specific gravity 2.65; glass or cubic zirconia differ substantially.

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Common name: Faceted clear gemstone (likely glass imitation or quartz)
Scientific name: Uncertain; appearance is consistent with colorless quartz (SiO₂), but the strong uniform brilliance may indicate cut glass or cubic zirconia
Category: gemstone
Identified: September 14, 2026
Method: Standard

AI Estimated Value

Approximately $1–$20 if glass, $5–$100 if cubic zirconia, or $10–$200+ for a clean faceted quartz gemstone, depending on size and workmanship.

Not an official valuation

AI estimate for general interest only — not an appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, and market demand. Verify with a professional before buying, selling, or insuring.

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Physical properties

Formation & geological history

If quartz, it formed in hydrothermal veins or igneous pegmatites over geologic time; if cubic zirconia or glass, it is manufactured and not naturally geological. The photograph alone cannot establish age or composition.

Uses & applications

Used as jewelry or a decorative stone; quartz is also used industrially in electronics and glassmaking, while cubic zirconia and glass commonly serve as diamond simulants.

Geological facts

Faceted cuts can create bright flashes that obscure natural inclusions and diagnostic features. A loupe, hardness test, refractive-index measurement, and specific-gravity test are needed for reliable identification.

Field identification & locations

Inspect for bubbles or curved flow lines (glass), facet doubling and inclusions (quartz), and exceptional dispersion or high density (cubic zirconia). Common natural quartz sources include Brazil, Madagascar, and the United States.