Jasper
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
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Jasper
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Mixed mineral and rock collection
Predominantly quartz varieties, including amethyst, plus likely calcite, feldspar, mica, and miscellaneous polished stones
Fluorite (specifically Blue John or Banded Fluorite)
Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)
Prehnite
Ca2Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli (Mineral composition: Lazurite, Calcite, Sodalite, and Pyrite)
Lapidary Wax (imitation/wax model)
Hydrocarbon wax blend with colorant (imitating Lapis Lazuli/Emerald)
Garnet
Garnet Group (Silicate Minerals)
Malachite and Azurite on Gossan (Ironstone Matrix)
Cu2CO3(OH)2 (Malachite) on FeO(OH)·nH2O (Limonite/Gossan)
Turquoise
Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O)
Specular Hematite
Hematite (Fe2O3)
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Malachite
Copper(II) carbonate hydroxide [Cu2CO3(OH)2]
Fossilized Shark Tooth
Carcharocles sp. or similar (Fossilized Fluorapatite)
Polished malachite tower
Malachite, Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂ (basic copper carbonate)
Red Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (Microcrystalline Quartz), SiO2
Jasper
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Turquoise (likely Sleeping Beauty variety or treated Howlite imitation)
Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium, CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
Jasper and Quartz Pebble
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) microcrystalline quartz
Banded Gneiss (Variety of Gneiss)
Gneiss (specifically, a variety exhibiting prominent banding; mineral composition can vary, but often contains quartz, feldspar, mica, and amphibole)
Malachite
Copper carbonate hydroxide [Cu2CO3(OH)2]
Vesicular basalt (likely weathered lava rock)
Vesicular basalt; primarily plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and volcanic glass, with possible iron-oxide alteration
Diamond (set in jewelry)
Diamond (Carbon, C)
Tumbled purple jasper (likely)
Microcrystalline quartz/chalcedony, SiO₂, colored by iron and other trace minerals
Blue-dyed howlite beads (likely)
Howlite, Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅, commonly dyed blue to imitate turquoise
Industrial Diamond (Bort or Boart)
Diamond (pure Carbon, C)
Garnet
Almandine (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)
Chrysocolla
Hydrated copper silicate (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O
Costume Jewelry Gemstones (Emerald-imitation and semi-precious beads)
BeCuAl6Si6O18 (Beryl structure), frequently simulated by glass or synthetic spinel
Jasper
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Lemon Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Turquoise
Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O)
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Amazonite
Microcline (KAlSi3O8) with lead trace impurities
Malachite
Copper carbonate hydroxide [Cu2CO3(OH)2]
Yellow Jasper
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2 with impurities)
Rhodochrosite
Manganese carbonate (MnCO3)
Turquoise
Hydrated copper aluminum phosphate, CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Mixed Mineral Bead Bracelet
Polycrystalline and Monocrystalline Silicates/Oxides (Quartz, Howlite, Hematite)
Azurite and Malachite on Matrix
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 (Azurite) and Cu2CO3(OH)2 (Malachite)
Sphalerite in Matrix (Polished Point)
Zinc sulfide (Zn,Fe)S