Chert (and Jasper/Flint variety)
Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
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Chert (and Jasper/Flint variety)
Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Blue Quartz (Aventurine)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with fibrous inclusions (commonly Dumortierite)
Turquoise
Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium [CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O]
Peridot
Olivine (specific variety: gem-quality forsterite), (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Blue Chalcedony and Picture Jasper Beads
Blue Chalcedony (SiO2), Picture Jasper (SiO2)
Chalcanthite (Likely Synthetic/Lab-Grown)
Hydrated copper(II) sulfate (CuSO4·5H2O)
Dyed Quartz (often sold as 'Blue Quartz' or 'Blue Agate')
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment
Chert Pebble/Nodule
Chert (a microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline sedimentary form of quartz, SiO2)
Rough Diamond
Diamond (Pure Carbon: C)
Goldstone
Avventurina (Cu + SiO2 glass)
White Marble
Recrystallized Calcite (CaCO3)
Pebble (likely a type of sandstone or quartzite pebble)
Clastic Sediment (specifically, a rudite-sized clast). If the pebble is composed of a specific rock type, its scientific name would be that rock type (e.g., 'Quartzite pebble', 'Granite pebble', 'Chert pebble'). Given its appearance, it is likely a metamorphic quartzite pebble or a hard sandstone pebble.
Green Tourmaline (Verdelite)
Tourmaline Group; often Elbaite (Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4) or Dravite (NaMg3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)
Granite
Granite (a common rock type, not a single mineral with a formula. Composed primarily of quartz, feldspar, and mica/amphibole).
Granite
Granite (felsic intrusive igneous rock)
Amethyst
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Chert (specifically Yellow/Brown Chert or Flint)
Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Green Banded Chert (Agate/Jasper)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace impurities of Chlorite or Glauconite
Diorite (possibly fine-grained variety or a related intermediate intrusive rock like a felsic gabbro or a dark granodiorite)
Diorite (Igneous rock, intrusive, intermediate composition)
Sea Glass (Teal/Turquoise)
Amorphous Silica (SiO2) with trace metal oxides
Sea Glass (Turquoise/Aqua)
Amorphous Silica (SiO2) with transition metal dopants
Pyrite
Iron Disulfide (FeS2)
Mixed Gemstone Beaded Jewelry
Various minerals (e.g., Quartz varieties like Rose Quartz, Amethyst; Peridot; Garnet; etc.)
Chert (Jasper/Flint variant)
Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Chert (Flint variety)
Chert (Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz), SiO2
Jasper, Agate, Quartz Mix (Polished Beads)
SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide) for Quartz. Jasper and Agate are cryptocrystalline varieties of Quartz.
Sea Glass (Frosted Glass)
Amorphous Silica (SiO2) with various metal oxide impurities
Asphalt (Bituminous Concrete)
Bituminous mix / Anthropogenic conglomerate
Metal Alloy (Jewelry)
Not a naturally occurring rock or mineral; likely a metal alloy for jewelry. Possible compositions include sterling silver (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper), or other silver/gold alloys.
United States Quarter Dollar
Cupronickel Clad Alloy (75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a 100% Copper core)
Green Glass Cullet / Recycled Glass
Amorphous Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with various metal oxides
BROWN GRANITE (likely 'Tan Brown' or similar)
Granite (specifically a variety rich in orthoclase feldspar, often with biotite and possibly hornblende)
Limonite (Iron Ore)
Hydrous Iron Oxide (goethite, lepidocrocite)
Crushed Limestone
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
Marble
Marble (metamorphosed limestone or dolostone), primarily composed of calcite (CaCO3) or dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2)
Chert (Flint variety)
Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Pyrite
Iron Sulfide (FeS2)
Quartz (Rock Crystal) with minor impurities
Quartz (SiO2)
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Chert / Flint
Chert (varieties include Flint)
Beaded Jewelry (Assorted Gemstones)
Various minerals, including but not limited to Quartz (SiO2), Garnet (X3Y2(SiO4)3), Jade (Na(Al,Fe)Si2O6), Amethyst (SiO2),等の多様な組み合わせ
Chert
Chert (microcrystalline quartz)