Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (predominantly SiO2, approximately 70% or more)
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Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (predominantly SiO2, approximately 70% or more)
Obsidian (black volcanic glass)
Obsidian; predominantly rhyolitic volcanic glass, mainly SiO₂ with minor feldspar, quartz, and iron oxides
Black Opal (Triplet)
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Limonite (Iron Ore)
Limonite (Hydrated Iron Oxide, FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic glass (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Mahogany Obsidian
Obsidian (volcanic glass with hematite/magnetite inclusions)
Likely clear quartz crystal (possibly cut/polished quartz or glass imitation)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely glass or quartz
Uncertain; possibly quartz (SiO₂), but the strong uniform brilliance and apparent molded/faceted form may indicate leaded glass or cubic zirconia
Limonite (Iron Ore)
Hydrated Iron(III) Oxide-Hydroxide (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Black Obsidian
Volcanic glass (Amorphous silicates)
Limonite (Ironstone)
Limonite (mixture of hydrated iron oxides, primarily Goethite α-FeO(OH))
White Opal
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Abalone Shell (Nacre)
Aragonite (CaCO3) - Biogenic Mineral
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (comprised primarily of SiO2)
Pumice
Pumice (Vesicular volcanic glass)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (70% or more SiO2)
Green Aventurine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Fuchsite
Aventurine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Fuchsite
Diamond (or Diamond Simulant)
Carbon (C) or Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
Blue Goldstone
Aventurine Glass (Silicon Dioxide infused with Cobalt/Copper)
Chert (Flint)
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Black Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass), primarily SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Sea Glass (Cobalt Blue)
Amorphous Silica (Glass with Cobalt additives)
Small yellow-orange mineral fragment, likely amber or iron-stained quartz
Possibly amber (fossilized resin; organic mineraloid) or quartz (SiO₂)
Obsidian
Volcanic glass (silica-rich rhyolitic melt; primarily SiO₂)
Pumice
Pumice (Vitreous volcanic rock)
Black Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (predominantly SiO2, Silicon Dioxide)
Fired Clay Brick (Anthropic Rock substitute)
Anthropogenic polycrystalline ceramic (predominantly Mullite and Quartz: Al6Si2O13 + SiO2)
Faceted colorless gemstone, likely quartz or glass imitation
Most likely quartz (SiO₂), though the strong glare and visible facet pattern could indicate cubic zirconia or lead glass
Pearl
Calcium Carbonate (Aragonite) with Conchiolin; formula: CaCO3
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (SiO2 with Fe/Mg oxides)
Amber in Matrix
Succinite (Carbon-based organic polymer)
Amber (polished piece)
Fossilized tree resin; amber is an organic mineraloid, not a true mineral
Yellow amber beads
Amber (fossilized tree resin; organic mineraloid, not a true mineral)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Primary composition: SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide)
Chert (specifically Tan/Gray Chert)
Microcrystalline quartz (SiO2)
Shungite
Carbon-rich mineraloid (Amorphous carbon)
Goldstone and pink quartz bead strands
Goldstone is aventurescent copper-bearing glass; pink beads are likely rose quartz (SiO₂), though dyed or glass imitations are possible
Native Silver
Silver (elemental Ag)
Blue Sea Glass
Amorphous Silica (Anthropogenic glass)
Tektite (likely Australite)
Tektite (no specific chemical formula as it's a natural glass of variable composition, mostly SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O, TiO2)
Nickel coin (U.S. currency)
Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel alloy)