Diamond
Native Carbon (C)
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Diamond
Native Carbon (C)
Diamond (or Simulant)
Carbon (C) or Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
Ferro-silicate Slag
Industrial Vitrified Slag (High-silica amorphous glass)
Chalcanthite (Likely Synthetic/Lab-Grown)
Hydrated copper(II) sulfate (CuSO4·5H2O)
Concrete-like aggregate surface with embedded rock fragments
Anthropogenic concrete or exposed aggregate; not a natural rock specimen
Orange tumbled feldspar, likely sunstone
Probably potassium feldspar (orthoclase or microcline); identification is uncertain from the image
Artisanal Glass Beads (Simulated Goldstone or Aventurine Glass)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with metallic inclusions
Acrylic or Resin (Synthetic Imitation)
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) or Polyepoxide
Labradorite
Labradorite ((Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8)
Polished black stone, likely black obsidian
Obsidian (volcanic glass), chiefly silica-rich rhyolitic composition
Terrazzo (with Marble and Granite fragments)
Cementitious or resinous composite containing Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) and Silicates
Engraved purple stone cabochon, possibly amethyst
Unconfirmed; if amethyst, quartz (SiO₂)
Blue Goldstone
Aventurine Glass
Diamond (in a jewelry setting)
Carbon (C)
Red-and-brown agate bead bracelet
Agate, a microcrystalline variety of quartz (SiO₂), likely colored chalcedony/carnelian
Yellow Sapphire (Raw)
Corundum (Al2O3)
Polished black stone sphere (likely black basalt or black tourmaline)
Most likely fine-grained basalt (plagioclase–pyroxene); mineral identification is uncertain from the image alone
Bismuth
Bismuth (Bi)
Lapis lazuli and green-blue chalcedony jewelry
Lapis lazuli: lazurite-bearing metamorphic rock, chiefly lazurite (Na₃Ca(Al₃Si₃O₁₂)S) with calcite and pyrite; second stone: likely chrysoprase or green-blue chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂)
Polished blue chalcedony (possibly agate)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂; chalcedony, potentially banded agate
Asphalt aggregate
Human-made bituminous asphalt containing crushed silicate rock aggregate
Chert (Chalky Flint Node)
Chert (Microcrystalline Quartz, SiO2)
Likely iron-rich rock or weathered metallic mineral fragment
Uncertain; possibly limonite/goethite or iron-bearing slag
Rounded pink granite cobble
Granite, chiefly quartz–alkali feldspar–plagioclase–biotite
Sandstone
Clastic sedimentary rock (Quartz arenite/Arkose)
Blue Goldstone
Aventurine Glass (Silicon Dioxide with metal inclusions)
Yellow faceted gemstone, likely citrine or synthetic glass
Citrine (quartz, SiO₂) is the leading natural possibility; visual identification is uncertain from the photograph
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia simulant)
Carbon (C) - Diamond / Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) - CZ
Likely smoky quartz pendant
Smoky quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), quartz variety colored by irradiation-related defects
Polished amethyst-bearing quartz
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration from irradiation and trace iron
Polished smoky quartz crystal point
Quartz (SiO₂), likely iron-colored or smoky quartz with milky inclusions
Conglomeratic concrete or asphalt aggregate surface with dark bituminous chunks
Polymictic gravel aggregate; dark pieces likely bitumen/asphalt, not a natural rock
Green iridescent glass cabochon or synthetic gemstone
Likely synthetic glass; possibly coated synthetic quartz or lab-created green gemstone
Jewelry Chain with Blue and Clear Gemstones (Likely Cubic Zirconia)
Cubic Zirconia (ZrO₂), Silver or White Gold/Platinum Alloy
Sandstone Pebble
Ferruginous Sandstone (SiO2 with Fe2O3)
Sandstone (Pebble)
Sandstone (arenite, arkose, wacke depending on composition)
Blue chalcedony cabochon (probable)
Chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline variety of quartz; silicon dioxide, SiO₂
Likely weathered iron-rich rock or slag fragment
Uncertain; possibly limonite/goethite-rich material (FeO(OH)·nH₂O)
Dark quartz point (possibly smoky quartz)
Quartz, SiO₂; the dark color may indicate smoky quartz, but the image is insufficient to confirm
Man-made Blank Ammunition (Brass)
CuZn (Cartridge Brass - roughly 70% Copper, 30% Zinc)
Jasper
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with impurities
Ferro-slag (Leland Blue/Slag Glass)
Anthropogenic Vitreous Silica (Industrial Slag)