Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Category
Browse gemstone specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Sunstone
Plagioclase Feldspar (containing (Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8 with Hematite or Copper inclusions)
Faceted peridot
Olivine, typically the forsterite–fayalite series; (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Red garnet (possible almandine or pyrope), cut/polished
Garnet-group silicate; likely almandine, Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃, or pyrope, Mg₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Red cabochon gemstone, likely carnelian
Carnelian: orange-red chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂)
Champagne topaz (likely)
Topaz, Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
Rough Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18 with Chromium/Vanadium impurities)
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Peridot
Olivine (Mg, Fe)₂SiO₄
Diamond-encrusted microphone-shaped pendant
Diamond (natural or synthetic) set in gold-colored metal; exact stones and metal cannot be confirmed visually
Pink tourmaline (rubellite)
Elbaite tourmaline, lithium sodium aluminum borosilicate: Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Tumbled orange chalcedony or carnelian
Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), likely iron-bearing chalcedony
Pearl
Calcium carbonate with conchiolin (CaCO3)
Small faceted dark gemstone, possibly spinel or sapphire
Uncertain; candidates include MgAl₂O₄ spinel or corundum (Al₂O₃) sapphire
Small blue cut gemstone, possibly synthetic spinel or glass; species cannot be determined from the photo
Undetermined; blue synthetic spinel (MgAl₂O₄) is one possibility
Clear faceted gemstone, likely quartz (rock crystal)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); visual identification is uncertain because the stone is heavily faceted and photographed with flash
Red coral earrings
Corallium rubrum or related precious coral (calcareous coral skeleton; primarily aragonite, CaCO₃)
Diamond ring
Diamond, crystalline carbon (C), set in a likely precious-metal ring
Amethyst gemstone ring
Quartz, purple variety — SiO₂
Turquoise
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
White Precious Opal
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Turquoise
Turquoise (Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium) CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
Opal
Hydrated amorphous silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Sodalite
Sodalite (Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2)
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Tiger Iron
Mixed Quartz, Hematite, and Tiger's Eye
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Fluorite
Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)
Jasper
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
White Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Chalcedony Geode
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Opal
SiO2·nH2O
Opal
Hydrated amorphous silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Pegmatite Granite
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
White Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Quartz crystal, likely iron-stained quartz
Quartz (SiO₂)
Likely rough garnet crystal
Garnet group, possibly almandine (Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃)