Red-orange cabochon, likely carnelian or glass imitation
Carnelian: chalcedony (microcrystalline SiO₂), commonly iron-colored
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Browse mineral simulant (synthetic glass) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Red-orange cabochon, likely carnelian or glass imitation
Carnelian: chalcedony (microcrystalline SiO₂), commonly iron-colored
Borosilicate Glass (Manufactured)
SiO2 + B2O3 (Silicon dioxide and Boron trioxide)
Crystal Quartz Beads (likely Clear Quartz)
Quartz (SiO₂)
Opal cabochon or opal-like decorative specimen
Hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O; likely synthetic or assembled opal material
Purple diamond (rough gem-quality diamond)
Diamond, crystalline carbon (C)
Blue Agate Geode (Dyed)
Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Ruby (set in a gold pendant)
Ruby (Variety of Corundum, Al2O3)
Emerald
Beryl (Be₃Al₂(SiO₃)‑₆) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Blue-green turquoise (probable)
Turquoise, hydrous copper aluminum phosphate — CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Ametrine
Ametrine (SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide with trace amounts of Iron)
Peridot ring
Gem-quality olivine, typically forsterite–fayalite solid solution ((Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄)
Diamond cluster ring
Diamond (carbon, C), faceted and set in jewelry
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3 with Chromium traces)
Amethyst (Tumbled/Weathered Quartz)
Amethyst (SiO2 with iron impurities)
Tumbled turquoise cabochon
Turquoise, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Faceted blue gemstone, likely blue topaz or synthetic spinel
Topaz (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂) or synthetic spinel (MgAl₂O₄); image insufficient for certainty
Yellow-orange faceted gemstone, likely citrine or yellow topaz
Citrine: quartz, SiO₂; yellow topaz: Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
Chalcanthite
Copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate (CuSO4·5H2O)
Cubic Zirconia (Simulated Diamond)
Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
Staurolite (Fairy Stone)
Staurolite (Fe2+2Al9Si4O23(OH))
Faceted clear gemstone pendant, likely a colorless diamond
Diamond (carbon, C); identification cannot be confirmed from the image
Yellow faceted gemstone earrings, likely citrine or yellow beryl
Citrine: quartz, SiO₂; possible yellow beryl: Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Iolite (Cordierite)
Cordierite (Magnesium Aluminum Silicate), Mg2Al4Si5O18
Smoky Quartz (with Druzy/Polished Edge)
Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Diamond jewelry pendant or cluster
Diamond, crystalline carbon (C), likely mounted in metal
Faceted black gemstone, likely black spinel
Spinel, MgAl₂O₄ (identification from appearance is uncertain)
Diamond (Cut Gemstone)
Carbon (C)
Note: Item is a Synthetic/Man-made Object
Titanium-coated Stainless Steel (Fe-Cr-Ni-Ti)
Dalmatian Stone
Dalmatian Stone (Felsic Igneous Rock)
Man-made Polished Porcelain Tile (Artificial Geologic Lookalike)
Fused Silicate Ceramic with Alumina (Synthetic Kaolinite derivative)
Raw ruby (likely corundum)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; red color caused mainly by chromium
Bismuth crystal
Bismuth (Bi), commonly laboratory-grown
Pink faceted gemstone ring (stone unidentified)
Possibly pink tourmaline (elbaite); image alone cannot confirm the gem or whether it is natural
Zircon
Zirconium Silicate (ZrSiO₄)
Synthetic Wolf Plush (Non-mineral)
Canis lupus similis (Prop material: Polyester & Synthetic fibers)
Carborundum (Silicon Carbide)
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Cabochon-cut ruby (corundum)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; red color is caused mainly by chromium
Blue chalcedony cabochon (probable)
Chalcedony, cryptocrystalline quartz; silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Amethyst (likely synthetic or treated)
Purple quartz, SiO₂; color caused mainly by trace iron and irradiation
Blue Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)