Opalite (Synthetic Opalized Glass)
Synthetic Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) glass
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Opalite (Synthetic Opalized Glass)
Synthetic Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Opalite
Synthetic glass / Opalized glass
Strawberry Quartz (or Sunstone / Tumbled Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Lepidocrocite inclusions
Pearl and Garnet Glass
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) for pearl; Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) for glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalized Glass / Man-made Glass
Cherry Quartz with Rose Quartz
Crystalline Quartz (SiO2) with glass-based synthetic components
Strawberry Quartz (Hematoid Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide inclusions (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Costume Jewelry Gemstones (Emerald-imitation and semi-precious beads)
BeCuAl6Si6O18 (Beryl structure), frequently simulated by glass or synthetic spinel
Blue glass-like gemstone specimen (likely dyed or synthetic quartz)
Uncertain; possibly blue-dyed quartz or synthetic glass, not confidently identifiable from the image
Zirconia (Ceramic) & Ion-X Glass
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2) and Ion-strengthened Aluminosilicate Glass
Likely blue glass or synthetic gemstone jewelry
Uncertain; possibly synthetic spinel, cubic zirconia, or blue glass
Garden Quartz (Lodalite)
Silicon Dioxide with various mineral inclusions (SiO2)
Opalite (a synthetic glass)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with various additives; not a true mineral but a man-made gem simulant
Green glass-like cabochon, likely synthetic glass or resin
Unidentified green transparent material; possibly molded glass, synthetic spinel, or resin
Blue Goldstone
Man-made glass with cobalt and metal flecks
Chipped Glass/Plastic Fragment
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) for glass (amorphous) or various polymer compounds for plastic
Opalite
Synthetic Glass (Simulated Opal)
Ruby / Red Corundum
Al2O3 (Aluminum Oxide with Chromium trace)
Opalite
Synthetically produced glass (Silicon Dioxide with metallic inclusions)
Opalite
Man-made opalized glass
Clear Quartz (faceted) / Diamond Simulant
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) / Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
Goldstone
Aventurine Glass (SiO2 + Cu small inclusions)
Tumbled amethyst
Quartz, crystalline silicon dioxide (SiO₂), purple variety colored mainly by iron impurities and irradiation
Synthetic Sapphire and Ion-X Glass
Single-crystal Alumina (Al2O3) and Ion-strengthened Aluminosilicate Glass
Green Obsidian Sphere (man-made glass)
Vitreous Silica with Chromium/Iron additives
Spinel
Magnesium Aluminum Oxide (MgAl2O4)
Strawberry Quartz and Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions
Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Blue opalite (often sold as synthetic opal)
Opalite glass; amorphous hydrated silica if natural opal (SiO₂·nH₂O)
Opalite
Synthetic Glass (Hydrated Silica Simulant)
Blue Sapphire (likely costume glass imitation)
Corundum (Al2O3) with iron/titanium impurities
Red gemstone ring, likely garnet or synthetic ruby
Possibly almandine garnet (Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃) or corundum/ruby (Al₂O₃); image alone cannot distinguish
Opalite
Synthetic Glass (Simulated Opal)
Opalite
Opalescent Glass (SiO2 + coloring agents)
Opalite
Synthetic glass (SiO2 + metal additions)
Luminous Stone (Glow-in-the-dark Synthetic/Man-made Stone)
Strontium Aluminate tinted glass or resin (Crystalline silicate/oxide mix)
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Artisanal Glass Beads (Simulated Goldstone or Aventurine Glass)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with metallic inclusions
Blue Goldstone
Aventurine Glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalite Glass (Silicon Dioxide)
Opalite
Synthetic Glass / Man-made Opal Simulant