Tiger's Eye
Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)
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Tiger's Eye
Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)
Garnet Schist
Almandine Garnet in Schist (X3Al2(SiO4)3)
Diamond
Carbon (C)
Petrified Wood
Silicified wood (primarily Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Dragon Stone (Dragon Blood Jasper)
Epidote with Pietersite or Red Jasper inclusions (varied SiO2 and Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH))
Beaded gemstone bracelet, likely amethyst and mixed polished stones
Amethyst: quartz (SiO₂); other beads appear to be assorted quartz/chalcedony or jasper
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (synthetic zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); possibly colorless quartz or laboratory diamond
Amber (possibly a small polished amber cabochon)
Fossilized tree resin; amber is an organic gemstone, not a mineral
Chrysoprase
Silicon Dioxide (Chalcedony), SiO2
Emerald and Diamond Ring
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) and Carbon (C)
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
Sunstone
Plagioclase Feldspar (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8
Diamond-set gold ring
Diamond (carbon, C) in a gold-alloy setting; the stone may be a diamond or a diamond simulant
Green jade cabochon ring
Possibly jadeite (NaAlSi₂O₆) or nephrite (Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂); the image is insufficient to distinguish them
Tumbled aquamarine (likely)
Aquamarine, blue-green variety of beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈)
Polished tiger’s-eye
Quartz variety with fibrous crocidolite-derived inclusions; chiefly SiO₂
Blue-green opal, likely polished common or synthetic opal
Opal (hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O); identification from the image is uncertain
Tiger’s eye pendant
Quartz (SiO₂) with parallel crocidolite-derived fibers; commonly called tiger’s eye
Pink opal bead bracelet with carved crescent charm
Common opal (hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O); the charm’s material is uncertain from the image
Imperial Topaz
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Green Onyx
Chalcedony (SiO2)
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
Emerald in Matrix
Beryllium Aluminum Silicate (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
Fire Agate
Silicon Dioxide (Chalcedony with Limonite inclusions), SiO2
Aquamarine
Beryllium Aluminum Silicate, Be3Al2(SiO3)6
Emerald in Matrix
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Bloodstone
Chalcedony quartz variety Heliotrope (SiO2)
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
Aquamarine
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6)
Moonstone (Feldspar)
Orthoclase Feldspar KAlSi3O8 / Albite NaAlSi3O8
Peridotite (Olivine/Peridot)
Peridotite (comprising (Mg,Fe)2SiO4)
Olivine (Peridot)
Magnesium Iron Silicate (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Moonstone
Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8) or Albite (NaAlSi3O8)
Mounted faceted gemstone ring
Likely diamond (carbon, C), though the image is insufficient for definitive identification
Faceted brown gemstone pendant, likely smoky quartz or champagne topaz
Probably quartz (SiO₂), smoky variety; alternatively topaz (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂)
Ruby-set gold ring
Ruby (corundum), Al₂O₃ colored red by chromium; mounted in a gold alloy
Baroque cultured pearl necklace
Pearl: nacre composed mainly of aragonite (CaCO₃) and conchiolin
Faceted yellow gemstone ring
Likely yellow sapphire (corundum), but exact identification requires testing; alternatives include citrine, chrysoberyl, or treated diamond.
Green Tourmaline
Elbaite (part of Tourmaline group), Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)4
Amethyst
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities
Olivine (Peridot)
Magnesium Iron Silicate (Mg, Fe)2SiO4