Faceted purple gemstone, possibly amethyst
Likely quartz (SiO₂), variety amethyst; identification is uncertain from the image
Category
Browse mineraloid (synthetic) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Faceted purple gemstone, possibly amethyst
Likely quartz (SiO₂), variety amethyst; identification is uncertain from the image
Dyed Alum or Dyed Quartz (Ornamental Crystal)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) or Potassium Alum [KAl(SO4)2·12H2O]
Green gemstone ring, possibly emerald
The green stone may be emerald (beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈), but the photo cannot confirm its identity; the setting appears to be silver-colored metal.
Red cut gemstone, likely synthetic ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃); possibly lab-grown ruby or red glass imitation
Opal
Hydrated Amorphous Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Pearl
Calcium Carbonate (Aragonite/Calcite mixed with Conchiolin), CaCO3
Faceted blue gemstone, likely blue topaz or synthetic spinel
Topaz (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂) or synthetic spinel (MgAl₂O₄); image insufficient for certainty
Parti Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Polished mahogany obsidian
Volcanic glass; predominantly rhyolitic silica glass (SiO₂-rich)
Polished mahogany obsidian
Volcanic glass; predominantly silica-rich rhyolitic composition (SiO₂)
Polished black obsidian
Volcanic glass; predominantly rhyolitic silica glass (approximately 70–80% SiO₂)
Black Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (SiO2)
Black Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Amorphous Silicon Dioxide)
Snowflake Obsidian
Volcanic glass containing Spherulitic Cristobalite (SiO2)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (70-75% SiO2)
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Hematite inclusions (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Opal
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Gold Sheen Obsidian
Obsidian (volcanic glass with SiO2 + gas inclusions)
Limonite (Iron Ore)
FeO(OH)·nH2O (Hydrated iron(III) oxide-hydroxide mixture)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (SiO2)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (SiO2)
White Precious Opal
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Limonite (Hydrated Iron Oxide / Bog Iron)
FeO(OH)·nH2O
Opalite
Synthesized glass / Silicon dioxide glass
Possible blue sapphire
Corundum (Al₂O₃), possibly blue sapphire
Black faceted gemstone, possibly black spinel or onyx
Undetermined; candidates include spinel (MgAl₂O₄) or chalcedony (SiO₂)
Iridescent polished gemstone, likely opal
Common or precious opal (hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O), possibly synthetic or glass imitation
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3)
Amber
Fossilized tree resin (Amorphous organic mineraloid)
Likely rough amber
Amber (fossilized tree resin; organic mineraloid)
Faceted clear gemstone in a gold-tone ring
Likely colorless quartz (SiO₂); the image does not establish the stone identity, and glass or another gem is possible
Turquoise
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
Artificial Rock Face (Faux Rock)
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
Pink-purple faceted gemstone ring (likely garnet)
Likely almandine–pyrope garnet, (Fe,Mg)₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃; identification from the image is uncertain.
Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Crackled Quartz (Dyed)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Black Opal Ring (Carved Opal)
Hydrated Silicon Dioxide (SiO2·nH2O)
Opal (Precious Opal)
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Pearl
Aragonite / Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
Faceted black gemstone, likely black spinel
Spinel, MgAl₂O₄ (identification from appearance is uncertain)
Diamond
Natural Diamond (Carbon, C)
Diamond (Cut Gemstone)
Carbon (C)