Chalcanthite
Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4·5H2O)
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Chalcanthite
Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4·5H2O)
Zircon
Zirconium Silicate (ZrSiO₄)
Sodium Polyacrylate (Superabsorbent Polymer)
Sodium Polyacrylate [-CH2-CH(COONa)-]n
Turquoise cabochon pendant
Turquoise, hydrated copper aluminum phosphate — CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Faceted yellow-brown gemstone earring
Likely citrine (quartz, SiO₂), though treated quartz or synthetic glass cannot be confirmed from the image
Dalmatian Stone
Dalmatian Stone (Felsic Igneous Rock)
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with trace Chromium/Vanadium
Bismuth crystal
Bismuth (Bi), commonly laboratory-grown
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3 with Chromium traces)
Corundum (variety Ruby/Sapphire)
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3)
Hematite bead bracelet
Hematite (iron(III) oxide, Fe₂O₃), likely polished specular hematite
Man-made Green Quartz (Lab-grown or Treated)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial coloration
Man-made Polished Porcelain Tile (Artificial Geologic Lookalike)
Fused Silicate Ceramic with Alumina (Synthetic Kaolinite derivative)
Diamond
Carbon (C)
Blue Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Rough Emerald (Beryl)
Emerald (Be3Al2(SiO3)6 with Cr/V impurities)
Synthetic Blue Aura Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Metallic Infusion
Synthetic Resin (Artificial Specimen)
Polyurethane or Polyester Resin
Blue Dyed Agate
Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Blue-green gemstone ring, likely treated turquoise or synthetic/treated beryl
Indeterminate from image; possibilities include turquoise (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O), apatite, or treated beryl
Tumbled turquoise-like stone
Likely turquoise, hydrated copper aluminum phosphate: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Opal
Hydrated Amorphous Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)
Tumbled dalmatian jasper (likely)
Microcrystalline quartz/chalcedony with black amphibole or aegirine inclusions; commonly sold as “dalmatian jasper”
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3 with Chromium trace elements)
Diamond
Diamond (C)
Opal
Hydrated amorphous form of silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Clear faceted gemstone in a gold-colored setting
Likely colorless quartz (rock crystal) or synthetic cubic zirconia; visual identification is inconclusive
Diamond (or Diamond Simulant)
Native Carbon (C)
Build-A-Bear Plush (Non-Geological)
Polyester fibers (C10H8O4)n and Synthetic Polymers
Blue glassy cabochon, likely blue quartz or synthetic glass
Possibly dyed blue chalcedony/quartz (SiO₂); visual identification is inconclusive
Ruby cabochons
Corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), colored red by chiefly chromium
Blue Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Ruby (Corundum)
Corundum (Aluminum Oxide) with chromium trace elements, Al2O3
Ruby
Corundum (Aluminium Oxide with Chromium impurities, Al2O3:Cr)
Pearl-embellished decorative cross
Pearl (biogenic calcium carbonate, predominantly aragonite) with rhinestone-mounted glass or synthetic gemstones
Diamond ring
Diamond, crystalline carbon (C), likely a faceted mounted stone
Aquamarine
Aquamarine (Beryl variety); Be3Al2Si6O18
Moonstone
Adularia or Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8) or Albite (NaAlSi3O8), specifically with lamellar exsolution of albite and orthoclase.
Dyed Blue Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz
Diamond (likely rough or included fragment)
Diamond, crystalline carbon (C), cubic crystal system