Polished Chert (Flint)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
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Polished Chert (Flint)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Blue calcite (likely)
Calcite, calcium carbonate (CaCO₃)
Banded Iron Formation (BIF) with Quartz
Banded Iron Formation, often composed of alternating layers of hematite (Fe2O3) or magnetite (Fe3O4) and chert (microcrystalline quartz, SiO2)
Black Star Diopside (beads)
Diopside (CaMgSi2O6) - a member of the pyroxene group
Iron-rich sulfide ore, likely pyrite-bearing gossan
Pyrite (FeS₂), possibly mixed with iron oxides/hydroxides and other sulfides
Chert (specifically Flint or Jasper variant)
Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (synthetic ZrO₂), possibly glass or quartz
Olivine (Peridot)
Magnesium Iron Silicate (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Red Swirl Beads (Likely Resin or Glass, simulating Red Jasper or Agate)
N/A (for the beads as pictured); Red Jasper: SiO2 (Chert variety); Red Agate: SiO2 (Chalcedony variety)
Tumbled epidote or epidote-rich stone
Epidote, Ca₂(Al,Fe)₃(SiO₄)₃(OH); possibly a green jasper or prehnite-epidote aggregate
Chert (Yellow Jasper variant)
Microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Red Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions
Blue calcite (probable)
Calcite, calcium carbonate (CaCO₃)
Kyanite (Blue Kyanite)
Kyanite (Al2SiO5)
Aragonite Star Cluster (or Aragonite Sputnik)
Aragonite (Orthorhombic Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)
Diamond
Carbon (C)
Zinc Alloy (Silver-plated)
Zinc Alloy Casting (Zn-Al-Mg-Cu)
Chalcedony (Moonstone variant or White Agate)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)
Red Jasper (Opaque Chalcedony)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite (Fe2O3) inclusions
Anthracite Coal
Anthracite (Carbon-based organic sedimentary rock transitioned to metamorphic)
Diamond
Diamond (C)
Clear quartz sphere or polished quartz cabochon (tentative)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); appearance may also be consistent with ordinary glass, which cannot be ruled out from the image alone
Chert (Jasper variety)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Chalcedony (specifically Agate or Flint)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)
Weathered iron-rich rock, possibly laterite or limonite-bearing sandstone
Laterite/limonite-rich material; commonly dominated by goethite (FeO(OH)) and hydrated iron oxides
Note: This is a Man-Made Object (Costume/Prop Patch)
Synthetic fiber and pigments (Cellulose/Plastic-based composite)
Synthetic Zinc/Polycarbonate Composite (Bey-specimen)
Zinc Alloy (Zamak 3) with Polycarbonate (C15H16O2)n Overlay
Diamond
Diamond (pure carbon; C)
Artificial Rock Face (Faux Rock)
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
Carnelian (red chalcedony), possibly red agate or jasper
Chalcedony, a microcrystalline variety of quartz; silicon dioxide (SiO₂), commonly colored red-orange by iron oxides. The specimen may include opaque jasper or agate zones.
Man-made Jewelry (Metal and Glass/Plastic)
Synthetic Alloy and Amorphous Solid (SiO2/Polymer)
Blue Calcite
Calcite (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)
Green Calcite
Calcite (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)
Talc
Talc (Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂)
Petrified Wood
Silicified Wood
Tiger’s eye
Quartz variety, primarily silicon dioxide (SiO₂); fibrous quartz pseudomorph after crocidolite asbestos
Polished white chalcedony or milky quartz pebble
Chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), possibly with iron-oxide staining or a minor mineral inclusion
Build-A-Bear Plush (Non-Geological)
Polyester fibers (C10H8O4)n and Synthetic Polymers
Diamond
Diamond (C)
Diamond
Carbon (C)
Petrified Wood
Fossilized plant material (Silicon dioxide - SiO2)
Sea Glass (Kelly Green)
Amorphous Silica (Silicon Dioxide with Iron/Chromium additives)