Ruby (set in a ring; possibly synthetic or imitation)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; red color is typically caused by chromium
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Ruby (set in a ring; possibly synthetic or imitation)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; red color is typically caused by chromium
Carnelian
Carnelian (Cryptocrystalline Quartz, SiO2)
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Pyrite
Iron Sulfide (FeS2)
Fluorite
Calcium fluoride (CaF2)
Small metallic-looking rock fragment
Uncertain; possibly galena-bearing ore or mica-rich schist
Green Fluorite
Fluorite (Calcium Fluoride, CaF2)
Jasper
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Quartz with inclusions
SiO2
Chrysocolla
Hydrated copper silicate - Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4·nH2O
Lapidary Wax (imitation/wax model)
Hydrocarbon wax blend with colorant (imitating Lapis Lazuli/Emerald)
Silver (Native Silver Mineral)
Ag (Native Silver), Alloyed 90% Ag / 10% Cu
Turquoise
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Hydrated copper aluminum phosphate)
Dyed Agate
Cryptocrystalline variety of Silica (SiO2)
Quartz (Moss-covered)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Malachite
Copper(II) carbonate hydroxide [Cu2CO3(OH)2]
Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla (Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4·nH2O)
Pyrite
Iron Sulfide (FeS2)
Moissanite
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Indeterminate metallic mineral fragments
Possibly pyrite, chalcopyrite, or metallic sulfide-bearing rock
Turquoise
Turquoise (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O)
Chrysocolla
Hydrated copper phyllosilicate mineral (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·n(H2O)
Chrysocolla
Hydrated copper silicate (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O
Chrysocolla
Hydrated copper phyllosilicate, (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O
Blue Apatite
Apatite (Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH))
Polished orbicular jasper / brecciated jasper bead bracelet
Jasper, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), with variable iron oxides and other silicate inclusions
Picture Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide and organic impurities
Pyrite
Iron Disulfide (FeS2)
Pyrite
Iron Sulfide (FeS2)
Cubic Zirconia (as a jewelry specimen)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla (Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4 · nH2O)
Chalcedony (Quartz)
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Red Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Iron Oxide inclusions
Vesicular basalt (likely weathered lava rock)
Vesicular basalt; primarily plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and volcanic glass, with possible iron-oxide alteration
Turquoise
Turquoise (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O)
Cherry Quartz with Rose Quartz
Crystalline Quartz (SiO2) with glass-based synthetic components
Jasper
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Amethyst (Agate/Chalcedony variety)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities
Lapis Lazuli
(Na,Ca)8(Al,Si)12O24(S,SO4)(Cl)2
Polished multicolored stone bead bracelet
Likely dyed or treated agate/jasper, chiefly microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂)
Black Opal (Triplet)
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Gold Nugget Jewelry
Native Gold (Au)