Limonite/Ironstone
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
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Browse mineraloid (man made glass) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Limonite/Ironstone
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Milky quartz pebble
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Blue glassy cabochon, likely blue quartz or synthetic glass
Possibly dyed blue chalcedony/quartz (SiO₂); visual identification is inconclusive
Likely milky quartz fragment
Quartz (SiO₂)
Obsidian
Volcanic glass
Tumbled orange-and-white feldspar-rich stone, likely sunstone or orange feldspar
Likely potassium feldspar (orthoclase or microcline), KAlSi₃O₈; exact identification is uncertain from the image
Limonite (Iron Ore)
Limonite (an amorphous mixture of hydrated iron oxides, primarily FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Jet
Lignite (Anthracite-grade compact coal)
Black tumbled stone, possibly obsidian
Obsidian (natural volcanic glass; composition varies, typically silica-rich)
Chert (Flint)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Tumbled amber
Amber (fossilized plant resin), commonly succinite; organic mineraloid
Polished amethyst-bearing quartz
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration from irradiation and trace iron
Nickel coin (U.S. currency)
Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel alloy)
Chert (Flint/Jasper variety)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Red glass-like crystal, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Uncertain from image; possible corundum (ruby), Al₂O₃, or synthetic glass
Opal (in Jewelry Setting)
Hydrated Silicon Dioxide (SiO2·nH2O)
Opal
Hydrated Amorphous Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Native Silver
Silver (elemental Ag)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Amorphous Silicon Dioxide)
Granodiorite
Granodiorite
Beaded gemstone bracelet
Indeterminate; likely small polished mineral beads, possibly turquoise or dyed stone, with metal and glass components
Opal
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Limonite (Ironstone)
Limonite (mixture of hydrated iron(III) oxide-hydroxides)
Tumbled blue chalcedony (possibly blue agate)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂; chalcedony variety
Obsidian
Volcanic glass (SiO2)
Polished, carved gemstone (possibly dyed agate or glass-like material)
Unconfirmed from the image; no specific mineral can be identified reliably
Green Aventurine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2+KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)
Red jasper
Jasper, an opaque microcrystalline variety of quartz (SiO₂), colored chiefly by iron oxides
Red agate bead (likely dyed or treated)
Agate, a microcrystalline variety of quartz; SiO₂
Red Sandstone
Clastic Sedimentary Mineraloid (predominantly Quartz grains with Iron Oxide cement)
Clear crystal-bead bracelet, possibly quartz
Unidentified transparent mineral beads; quartz (SiO₂) is one possibility
Green obsidian (likely moldavite)
Natural volcanic glass; if extraterrestrial-impact glass, moldavite (tektite)
Tumbled green glassy mineral, possibly aventurine or fluorite
Uncertain; likely quartz variety (aventurine quartz, SiO₂) or green fluorite (CaF₂)
Pink Granite
Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (Granite)
Black Pearl (Tahitian Pearl)
Aragonite / Calcite (CaCO3) with Conchiolin
Chert
Chert (Microcrystalline Quartz)
Opal
Hydrated silica (SiO2 "NH2O)
Amber
Amber (C10H16O)
Opal
Hydrated amorphous silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely quartz
Quartz (SiO₂), tentative identification; the photo is insufficient to confirm the material
Red cabochon gemstone ring (likely ruby or red spinel; identity unconfirmed)
Possibly corundum (ruby, Al₂O₃) or spinel (MgAl₂O₄); visual identification alone cannot distinguish these from glass or synthetic stones.
Pink Opal
Hydrated amorphous silica (SiO2·nH2O)