Green faceted gemstone, likely emerald
Beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈, colored green by chromium and/or vanadium
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Green faceted gemstone, likely emerald
Beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈, colored green by chromium and/or vanadium
Red cabochon gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Possibly corundum (Al₂O₃, chromium-colored); identity cannot be confirmed from the image
Colorless faceted gemstones, likely quartz (rock crystal)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), trigonal crystal system
Blue-violet faceted gemstone, likely amethyst
Quartz (SiO₂), purple variety colored mainly by iron impurities and irradiation
Black onyx or black obsidian bead bracelet
Likely chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂) if onyx; alternatively volcanic glass (obsidian)
Unidentified polished dark gemstone cabochon
Possibly hematite, obsidian, jet, or dark agate; image insufficient for a definitive identification
Dyed Agate Slice
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial dyes
Man-made Ceramic / Clay Figurine
Aluminosilicate Ceramic (Processed Clay)
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Crystallized Carbon (C) for Diamond; Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2) for CZ
Note: The image provided is a fabric sock, not a geological specimen.
Polyester-Cotton Blend with Elastane
Orgonite Pyramid (containing Amethyst and mixed minerals)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) in synthetic resin
Opalite
Synthetic Glass (Simulated Moonstone/Opal)
Sedimentary Rock with Crafts (Pet Rock)
Sedimentary rock decorated with synthetic materials
Blue Quartz / Glass Gemstone Pendant
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) or Synthetic Glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalite (Man-made glass)
Pink Dyed Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with synthetic pigment
Dyed Quartzite
Metamorphosed Quartz (SiO2) with synthetic pigment
Dyed Crackle Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with synthetic dye
Opalite (Synthetic Opalized Glass)
Synthetic Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) glass
Goldstone
N/A (Synthetic Glass with Copper Inclusions)
Dyed Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with synthetic dyes
Silicon Carbide (Carborundum)
Moissanite (SiC), though mostly synthetic
Clear Quartz (faceted) / Diamond Simulant
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) / Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
Blue gemstone ring (likely sapphire)
Likely corundum, Al₂O₃; the dark, reflective appearance may also indicate a treated or synthetic stone.
Likely weathered pebble or mineral fragment
Indeterminate; possibly quartz-rich stone, iron-stained feldspar, or a small chert fragment
Tumbled blue-green stone, possibly aquamarine or chalcedony
Indeterminate from image; possibilities include beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) or cryptocrystalline quartz (SiO₂)
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Lapis Lazuli (Tumbled Stone)
Na6Ca2(Al6Si6O24)(SO4,S,Cl)2 (predominantly Lazurite)
Silicon Carbide (Carborundum)
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Diamond or Cubic Zirconia
Carbon (diamond) or Zirconium dioxide (cubic zirconia)
Black obsidian
Volcanic glass; predominantly rhyolitic silica glass (approximately 70–80% SiO₂)
Black Obsidian
Amorphous volcanic glass (SiO2)
Obsidian (specifically Mahogany Obsidian)
Volcanic glass (high silica content, SiO2)
Obsidian with Mahogany Phasing
Volcanic Glass (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Tumbled mahogany obsidian
Volcanic glass; primarily SiO₂ with iron-oxide-rich brown inclusions
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass; SiO2 content > 70%)
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass, SiO2 + impurities)
Limonite (Iron Stone/Goethite)
Limonite (mixture of hydrated iron oxides, primarily Goethite: α-FeO(OH))
Faceted colorless gemstone, likely glass or diamond imitation
Unidentified; possibly diamond (carbon, C) or cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂)
Aura Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Titanium/Metal vapor coating
Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)