Carborundum (Silicon Carbide)
Silicon carbide (SiC)
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Browse mineral (synthetic) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Carborundum (Silicon Carbide)
Silicon carbide (SiC)
Silicon Carbide (Carborundum)
Moissanite (SiC)
Cubic Zirconia (as a jewelry specimen)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Dyed Agate Slice
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial dyes
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Crystallized Carbon (C) for Diamond; Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2) for CZ
Clear quartz crystal sphere
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂)
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Emerald in Matrix
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Moissanite
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Red glassy cabochon, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Uncertain; possible synthetic corundum (Al₂O₃, chromium-colored) or man-made glass
Faceted Clear Quartz or Diamond Simulant
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) if Quartz or Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2) if Synthetic
Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia simulant)
C (Carbon) or ZrO2 (Zirconium Dioxide)
Cat's Eye Moonstone (Simulated/Synthetic or natural Cat's Eye Quartz/Glass)
There is no single scientific name. The appearance suggests either: Moonstone (feldspar group), Cat's Eye Quartz (SiO2), Apatite (Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)), or most likely a synthetic material such as Fiber Optic Glass or 'Opalite' (a type of glass).
Cobalt Glass Slug (Man-made Glass)
Amorphous Silica with Cobalt Oxide (SiO2 + CoO)
Blue Goldstone
Aventurine Glass
Strawberry Quartz (Hematoid Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide inclusions (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Blue Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3) with traces of Iron and Titanium
Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Cherry Quartz with Rose Quartz
Crystalline Quartz (SiO2) with glass-based synthetic components
Aura Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Titanium/Metal vapor coating
Blue glass-like gemstone specimen (likely dyed or synthetic quartz)
Uncertain; possibly blue-dyed quartz or synthetic glass, not confidently identifiable from the image
Silicon Carbide (Carborundum)
Moissanite (SiC), though mostly synthetic
Blue glassy mineral fragment, possibly sodalite or dyed/cobalt glass
Uncertain; likely sodalite (Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂) if natural, but vivid blue color may indicate cobalt-colored glass
Hematite bead bracelet
Hematite (Fe₂O₃), likely polished or magnetically enhanced beads
Lapidary Wax (imitation/wax model)
Hydrocarbon wax blend with colorant (imitating Lapis Lazuli/Emerald)
Amber (Simulated/Faturan Style)
Resin mix (Likely Phenolic/Celluloid if synthetic, Succinite if natural)
Faceted Diamond or Cubic Zirconia
Carbon (C) for Diamond; Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) for CZ
Faceted Quartz or Cubic Zirconia
SiO2 (Quartz) or ZrO2 (Cubic Zirconia)
Opalite
Man-made Glass (Synthetic Opalized Glass)
Sedimentary Rock with Crafts (Pet Rock)
Sedimentary rock decorated with synthetic materials
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Carbon (C) or Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Goldstone (Brown)
Aventurine glass
Opalite
Synthetic Glass (Simulated Opal)
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3
Opalite crescent pendant
Opalite (man-made opalescent glass; not a natural mineral)
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Blue Sapphire (Synthetic or Man-made Glass Imitation)
Corundum (Al2O3) if natural; Lead-glass or Spinal if synthetic
Faceted color-change gemstone, likely synthetic alexandrite or glass imitation
Alexandrite: chrysoberyl, BeAl₂O₄; exact identification requires gemological testing
Blue Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3 with Cr, Fe, and Ti trace elements)