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Manufactured Glass

Browse manufactured glass specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

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Green Obsidian

Blue Obsidian

Lavender Obsidian

Violet Obsidian

Yellow Obsidian

Yellow Obsidian

Crimson Obsidian

Tangerine Obsidian

Lilac Obsidian

Mint Obsidian

Orange Obsidian

Electric Blue Obsidian

Pink Lady Obsidian

Faceted purple-blue beads, likely synthetic glass or treated gemstone (Indeterminate; possible synthetic corundum, synthetic spinel, or dyed quartz (SiO₂)) — gemstone

Faceted purple-blue beads, likely synthetic glass or treated gemstone

Indeterminate; possible synthetic corundum, synthetic spinel, or dyed quartz (SiO₂)

Beads (likely glass or man-made material) (N/A (artificial material)) — Man-made material, not a natural rock or mineral specimen

Beads (likely glass or man-made material)

N/A (artificial material)

Man-made material, not a natural rock or mineral specimen

Cubic Zirconia (Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)) — mineral

Cubic Zirconia

Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)

Blue glass-like gemstone specimen (likely dyed or synthetic quartz) (Uncertain; possibly blue-dyed quartz or synthetic glass, not confidently identifiable from the image) — gemstone

Blue glass-like gemstone specimen (likely dyed or synthetic quartz)

Uncertain; possibly blue-dyed quartz or synthetic glass, not confidently identifiable from the image

Green glass-like cabochon, likely synthetic glass or resin (Unidentified green transparent material; possibly molded glass, synthetic spinel, or resin) — gemstone

Green glass-like cabochon, likely synthetic glass or resin

Unidentified green transparent material; possibly molded glass, synthetic spinel, or resin

Vesicular volcanic rock, likely pumice (Pumice (highly vesicular volcanic glass; composition commonly rhyolitic to andesitic)) — igneous

Vesicular volcanic rock, likely pumice

Pumice (highly vesicular volcanic glass; composition commonly rhyolitic to andesitic)

Crackle Quartz (Dyed) (SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) - Treated) — mineral

Crackle Quartz (Dyed)

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) - Treated

Opalite (Man-made opalescent glass (SiO2 + metal oxides)) — mineral (synthetic)

Opalite

Man-made opalescent glass (SiO2 + metal oxides)

mineral (synthetic)

Ceramic or Polished Stone Heart (Anthropogenic Material) (Glazed Ceramic (Silicon Dioxide based coating on Alumina Silicate body) or Polished Limestone/Marble (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)) — Synthetic/Anthropogenic Mineraloid

Ceramic or Polished Stone Heart (Anthropogenic Material)

Glazed Ceramic (Silicon Dioxide based coating on Alumina Silicate body) or Polished Limestone/Marble (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)

Synthetic/Anthropogenic Mineraloid

Engineered Quartz (Silicon dioxide composite) — manufactured stone

Engineered Quartz

Silicon dioxide composite

manufactured stone

Faceted Glass (Costume Jewelry) (Amorphous Silicon Dioxide with colorants (Glass)) — Synthetic/Man-made Material

Faceted Glass (Costume Jewelry)

Amorphous Silicon Dioxide with colorants (Glass)

Synthetic/Man-made Material

Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia (Cubic zirconia (synthetic ZrO₂), possibly glass or white sapphire) — gemstone

Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia

Cubic zirconia (synthetic ZrO₂), possibly glass or white sapphire

Blue Goldstone (Aventurine glass (Synthetic borosilicate glass with cobalt and metallic inclusions)) — man-made glass

Blue Goldstone

Aventurine glass (Synthetic borosilicate glass with cobalt and metallic inclusions)

Sandstone Concretion (Sedimentary Concretion (Quartz sand bound by mineral cement)) — sedimentary

Sandstone Concretion

Sedimentary Concretion (Quartz sand bound by mineral cement)

Luminous Stone (Glow-in-the-dark Synthetic/Man-made Stone) (Strontium Aluminate tinted glass or resin (Crystalline silicate/oxide mix)) — mineral (synthetic)

Luminous Stone (Glow-in-the-dark Synthetic/Man-made Stone)

Strontium Aluminate tinted glass or resin (Crystalline silicate/oxide mix)

mineral (synthetic)

Costume Jewelry with Synthetic Gemstones (Synthetic Cubic Zirconia and Glass (SiO2 / ZrO2)) — mineral

Costume Jewelry with Synthetic Gemstones

Synthetic Cubic Zirconia and Glass (SiO2 / ZrO2)

Opalite (Man-made Glass (Synthetic Opalized Glass)) — gemstone

Opalite

Man-made Glass (Synthetic Opalized Glass)

Opalite (Synthetic Fluorescent Glass (SiO2 + impurities)) — mineraloid (synthetic)

Opalite

Synthetic Fluorescent Glass (SiO2 + impurities)

mineraloid (synthetic)

Possibly tumbled dark stone or mineral specimen (Indeterminate from image; possibly black tourmaline, basalt, or another dark silicate) — mineral

Possibly tumbled dark stone or mineral specimen

Indeterminate from image; possibly black tourmaline, basalt, or another dark silicate

Likely polished dark stone or glassy mineral bead (Indeterminate; possibly obsidian, hematite, or a dark agate) — mineral

Likely polished dark stone or glassy mineral bead

Indeterminate; possibly obsidian, hematite, or a dark agate

Quartz pebble in concrete (Quartz (SiO₂), embedded in Portland-cement concrete) — mineral

Quartz pebble in concrete

Quartz (SiO₂), embedded in Portland-cement concrete

Chert (Flint variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Flint variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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) — gemstone

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

Chipped Glass/Plastic Fragment (Silicon dioxide (SiO2) for glass (amorphous) or various polymer compounds for plastic) — Man-made material (simulant/artifact)

Chipped Glass/Plastic Fragment

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) for glass (amorphous) or various polymer compounds for plastic

Man-made material (simulant/artifact)

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)) — Organic (if resin) or Synthetic (if glass); simulating Sedimentary or Metamorphic (for natural stones)

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)

Organic (if resin) or Synthetic (if glass); simulating Sedimentary or Metamorphic (for natural stones)

Sea Glass (Uranium/Vaseline Glass variant) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Uranium Oxide (U3O8)) — man-made silicate (anthropogenic glass)

Sea Glass (Uranium/Vaseline Glass variant)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Uranium Oxide (U3O8)

man-made silicate (anthropogenic glass)

Note: The image provided is a fabric sock, not a geological specimen. (Polyester-Cotton Blend with Elastane) — Synthetic/Natural Fiber (Non-Geological)

Note: The image provided is a fabric sock, not a geological specimen.

Polyester-Cotton Blend with Elastane

Synthetic/Natural Fiber (Non-Geological)

Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia (Synthetic cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); identity is visual and not definitive) — gemstone

Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia

Synthetic cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); identity is visual and not definitive

Opalite (Synthetic Glass (Simulated Moonstone/Opal)) — gemstone

Opalite

Synthetic Glass (Simulated Moonstone/Opal)

Weathered sandstone or iron-stained sedimentary stone (Quartz-rich sandstone, commonly arkose or lithic sandstone; composition cannot be confirmed visually) — sedimentary

Weathered sandstone or iron-stained sedimentary stone

Quartz-rich sandstone, commonly arkose or lithic sandstone; composition cannot be confirmed visually

Opalite (Man-made Glass) (Synthetic Silicon Dioxide Glass (SiO2 + metal oxides)) — Synthetic Mineral Simulant / Glass

Opalite (Man-made Glass)

Synthetic Silicon Dioxide Glass (SiO2 + metal oxides)

Synthetic Mineral Simulant / Glass

Colorless faceted gemstone (most likely synthetic cubic zirconia) (Cubic zirconia, ZrO₂ (likely synthetic); natural alternatives include quartz or diamond) — gemstone

Colorless faceted gemstone (most likely synthetic cubic zirconia)

Cubic zirconia, ZrO₂ (likely synthetic); natural alternatives include quartz or diamond

Digital Multimeter (Synthetic Object) (Digital Multimeter (DMM)) — not a rock

Digital Multimeter (Synthetic Object)

Digital Multimeter (DMM)

Black Opal (Triplet) (Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)) — mineral

Black Opal (Triplet)

Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)

Quartzite (Metamorphic Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Metamorphic Quartzite (SiO2)

Opalite (Synthetic Glass (Simulated Opal)) — gemstone

Opalite

Synthetic Glass (Simulated Opal)

Portable Ceramic Space Heater (Polished Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic with Ceramic Heating Elements) — not a rock (synthetic/industrial object)

Portable Ceramic Space Heater

Polished Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic with Ceramic Heating Elements

not a rock (synthetic/industrial object)

Brick fragment (Man-made material) (N/A (Fired clay)) — man-made

Brick fragment (Man-made material)

N/A (Fired clay)

Quartzite (Metamorphic Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Metamorphic Quartzite (SiO2)

Tumbled dark stone, possibly basalt (Basalt; fine-grained mafic rock composed mainly of plagioclase and pyroxene, with possible olivine) — igneous

Tumbled dark stone, possibly basalt

Basalt; fine-grained mafic rock composed mainly of plagioclase and pyroxene, with possible olivine

Not a geological specimen (N/A (man-made object)) — N/A

Not a geological specimen

N/A (man-made object)

Quartz-rich rock fragment, likely milky quartz (Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), possibly an iron-stained quartz vein fragment) — mineral

Quartz-rich rock fragment, likely milky quartz

Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), possibly an iron-stained quartz vein fragment