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
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
Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Spiny Oyster Shell
Spondylus (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)
Gemstone Ring
Various (Likely Glass, Cubic Zirconia, or assorted semi-precious stones)
Chakra Crystal Bracelet
Mixed Mineral Assortment
Polished garnet bead (likely almandine)
Almandine garnet, Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ (tentative visual identification)
Tumbled stone
Unknown
Quartz (Smoky/Brown variety)
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Not a rock, mineral, or geological specimen
Cubic Zirconia (Man-made)
Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2) with Enamel and Metal Alloy
Purple amethyst crystal specimen
Amethyst, purple variety of quartz (SiO₂)
Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Quartz Geode Fragment
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Man-made Jewelry Charm (Enameled Metal)
Not a natural mineral; composed of base metal alloy (likely zinc or brass) and epoxy resin/enamel.
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
Tumbled amethyst
Quartz, SiO₂; purple color typically from trace iron and natural irradiation
Amethyst (likely tumbled or polished)
Quartz, SiO₂; purple color commonly caused by trace iron and natural irradiation
Yellow Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Pyrite (Fool's Gold)
Iron Disulfide (FeS2)
Turquoise
Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O)
Faceted transparent gemstone, likely glass or cubic zirconia
Uncertain from image; possible cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂) or glass imitation
Almandine Garnet
Almandine, Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
Almandine Garnet
Almandine, Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
Nephrite Jade
Nephrite
Malachite-bearing Rock
Cu2CO3(OH)2
Green cabochon gemstone pendant, likely turquoise or dyed green turquoise
Probably turquoise, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; exact identification requires testing
Shark Tooth Fossil
Vertebrate fossilized tooth (various genera such as Carcharodon, Otodus, or Negaprion)
Pale green stone, possibly serpentine
Serpentinite (dominantly serpentine-group minerals; visual identification is uncertain)
Ruby (in costume jewelry context)
Corundum (Al2O3) with Chromium impurities
Beaded gemstone bracelet
Indeterminate; likely small polished mineral beads, possibly turquoise or dyed stone, with metal and glass components
Turquoise
Turquoise, CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
White druzy quartz pendant with a blue crystal accent
Quartz (SiO₂); the blue material is not identifiable from the image
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18 with Chromium/Vanadium impurities)
Polished dendritic agate cabochon
Microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony), SiO₂, with iron/manganese dendrites and possible plume inclusions
Native gold (small nugget or grain)
Native gold, Au