Carnelian
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with Iron Oxide impurities (Fe2O3)
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Carnelian
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with Iron Oxide impurities (Fe2O3)
Green Quartz (Prasiolite variant or Aventurine)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Polished carnelian
Carnelian, orange-red cryptocrystalline quartz (SiO₂), chalcedony variety
Tumbled blue-green chalcedony (likely dyed)
Chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂)
Multicolored gemstone ring, likely set with tourmaline or mixed colored stones
Unidentifiable from the image; possible tourmaline (complex borosilicate) and/or other colored gemstones in a metal setting
Gold-colored gemstone ring, likely citrine or glass imitation
Indeterminate from image; possible quartz (SiO₂) or yellow glass set in gold-colored metal
Black Onyx
Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)
Amethyst
Amethyst (Silicon Dioxide with iron impurities), SiO2
Rainbow Hematite (Man-made/Treated)
Tumbled Hematite with Titanium/Anodized coating (Iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3)
Turquoise
Hydrated copper aluminum phosphate (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O)
Dyed Dragon Vein Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment
Black Onyx
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with layered chalcedony
Slag Glass (Leland Blue variant)
Anthropogenic Vitreous Silicate
Small rough quartz-family crystal specimens, including likely amethyst and citrine
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); purple specimen is likely amethyst, yellow specimen likely citrine or iron-stained quartz
Peacock Ore
Bornite (Cu5FeS4) with surface tarnish
Yellow Quartz (Citrine/Yellow Jasper mix)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Blue Topaz
Aluminum Silicate Fluoride Hydroxide (Al2SiO4(F,OH)2)
Tumbled citrine quartz
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), yellow variety commonly called citrine
Yellow Quartz (Citrine/Yellow Jasper Pebble)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Aquamarine-like beryl pendant
Beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈; the beads may be dyed or treated chalcedony/amazonite, so image-only identification is uncertain
Peacock Ore (Bornite or Iridescent Chalcopyrite)
Bornite (Cu5FeS4) or Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) with oxidation
Blue Topaz
Aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide (Al2SiO4(F,OH)2)
Red Tiger's Eye
Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2 with Fe2O3 inclusions)
Green Jasper with Quartz veins
Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Quartz
Quartz (SiO₂ - Silicon Dioxide)
Erythrite (or Lab-Grown Cobaltite/Cinnabar Analog)
Erythrite (Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O)
Blue-green glassy mineral specimen, likely turquoise-colored fluorite or dyed material
Uncertain; possible fluorite (CaF₂), chrysocolla, or dyed calcite/glass
Turquoise cabochon pendant
Turquoise, hydrated copper–aluminum phosphate: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; likely stabilized or imitation turquoise
Tumbled or rough turquoise-like specimen
Turquoise, hydrated copper aluminum phosphate — CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; possibly dyed/chrysocolla-bearing material
Druzy Quartz on Matrix
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Green chalcedony (possibly chrysoprase) cabochon
Chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂); chrysoprase is nickel-colored chalcedony
Polished citrine quartz (likely heat-treated amethyst)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Tumbled turquoise
Turquoise, hydrated copper aluminum phosphate — CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Blue topaz (likely treated)
Topaz, Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
Red Tiger's Eye
Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (Silicon Dioxide: SiO2)
Tumbled labradorite beads
Labradorite, a calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar (approximately (Ca,Na)(Al,Si)₄O₈)
Yellow Quartz (Citrine Quartz Pebble)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Yellow chalcedony (likely agate) cabochons
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂; chalcedony variety, possibly naturally colored or dyed
Carnelian Agate
Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide impurities (SiO2)
Ruby ring
Corundum (Al₂O₃), red variety colored mainly by chromium
Lavender chalcedony (possibly light amethyst) pendant
Chalcedony: microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂; exact identification requires testing
Faceted yellow gemstone, likely citrine
Citrine (quartz), SiO₂; possibly yellow sapphire or synthetic glass without testing