Black Tourmaline (Schorl) in Matrix
NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
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Black Tourmaline (Schorl) in Matrix
NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Beaded Jewelry (Assorted Gemstones)
Various minerals, including but not limited to Quartz (SiO2), Garnet (X3Y2(SiO4)3), Jade (Na(Al,Fe)Si2O6), Amethyst (SiO2),等の多様な組み合わせ
Fossil Coral (Rugose Coral / Horn Coral fragment)
Rugosa (Tetracoralla) / Calcite (CaCO3)
Amethyst druzy quartz
Quartz, SiO₂; purple variety colored mainly by iron-related defects
Pyrite (likely)
Pyrite, FeS₂
Serpentinite (likely serpentine-rich rock)
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals, Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
Blue sodalite beads
Sodalite, Na₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)Cl₂
Likely serpentinized ultramafic rock (serpentinite)
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄, possibly with magnetite, chromite, and brucite
Red garnet cabochon pendant
Likely almandine garnet, iron-rich garnet-group silicate (often approximated as Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃); identification from the image is uncertain.
Small gold-colored jewelry piece with clear stones
Likely a metal setting holding small faceted gemstones; the stones cannot be identified from the image.
Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Gemstone Ring
Various (Likely Glass, Cubic Zirconia, or assorted semi-precious stones)
Spiny Oyster Shell
Spondylus (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)
Chakra Crystal Bracelet
Mixed Mineral Assortment
Tumbled stone
Unknown
Polished garnet bead (likely almandine)
Almandine garnet, Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ (tentative visual identification)
Pearl jewelry
Pearl (biogenic calcium carbonate, primarily aragonite, CaCO₃)
Aquamarine
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18)
Cubic Zirconia (Man-made)
Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2) with Enamel and Metal Alloy
Tumbled amethyst (likely)
Quartz, SiO₂; purple variety known as amethyst
Quartz (Smoky/Brown variety)
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Likely faceted garnet
Garnet group, commonly almandine (Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃); identification from the photo is uncertain
Epidote
Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH)
Likely rough amethyst (purple quartz)
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration typically caused by trace iron and natural irradiation
Purple amethyst crystal specimen
Amethyst, purple variety of quartz (SiO₂)
Not a rock, mineral, or geological specimen
Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Quartz Geode Fragment
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Emerald (green gemstone) pendant
Emerald, green variety of beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈); stones appear to be faceted and set in jewelry
Man-made Jewelry Charm (Enameled Metal)
Not a natural mineral; composed of base metal alloy (likely zinc or brass) and epoxy resin/enamel.
Topaz
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Turquoise (Dyed Howlite/Magnesite imitation)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Target mineral) / Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 (Actual specimen: Howlite)
Mystic Topaz (Treated Quartz or Topaz)
Aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide [Al2SiO4(F,OH)2] with thin-film metallic coating
Gem-set gold ring
Likely gold alloy set with a colorless gemstone, possibly diamond or clear quartz; the stone cannot be identified reliably from the image
Blue topaz-style pendant (stone identity uncertain)
Possibly blue topaz (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂); the image cannot confirm whether the stone is natural or synthetic
Tumbled amethyst
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration from trace iron and irradiation
Quartz Crystal
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Tumbled amethyst
Amethyst, purple variety of quartz (SiO₂)
Amethyst
Purple variety of quartz; silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Tumbled yellow quartz (likely citrine or iron-stained quartz)
Quartz, SiO₂; yellow color may result from iron staining, but the photo cannot confirm citrine
Amethyst beads
Amethyst, purple quartz (SiO₂)
Amethyst (polished bead)
Quartz, SiO₂; purple variety colored mainly by iron-related defects