Black obsidian
Volcanic glass; predominantly rhyolitic silica glass (approximately 70–80% SiO₂)
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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))
Red glass-like crystal, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Uncertain from image; possible corundum (ruby), Al₂O₃, or synthetic glass
Blue gemstone ring, likely synthetic or natural blue topaz
Topaz, Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂ (visual identification uncertain)
Red gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), chromium-bearing; possibly lab-created ruby or red glass imitation
Clear-stone silver-tone teardrop earring
The stones may be colorless quartz or glass; the image does not allow reliable identification. Metal setting appears silver-tone.
Faceted red ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), colored red by chromium
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
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
Faceted purple gemstone, likely amethyst
Amethyst, purple variety of quartz (SiO₂)
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)
Dalmatian Stone
Dalmatian Jasper (a misnomer) / Perthitic Feldspar Rock
Diamond (Faceted Colorless)
Diamond (Pure Carbon, C)
Clear Quartz (faceted) / Diamond Simulant
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) / Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
Moissanite
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Obsidian (likely black volcanic glass)
Obsidian; predominantly silica-rich rhyolitic volcanic glass (approximately 70– on 80% SiO₂)
Polished black obsidian
Volcanic glass, predominantly rhyolitic silica (SiO₂)
Likely obsidian fragment
Volcanic glass, predominantly silica-rich rhyolitic composition (SiO₂-rich)
Obsidian (likely Apache tear or flaked obsidian)
Volcanic glass; primarily rhyolitic silica glass (SiO₂-rich, non-crystalline)
Mahogany Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass with Hematite inclusions)
Gold Sheen Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (SiO2 + impurities)
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic glass (SiO2 with Hematite/Magnetite inclusions)
Polished mahogany obsidian (likely)
Volcanic glass; primarily silica-rich rhyolitic glass (SiO₂), with iron oxides
Polished black obsidian pyramid/block
Obsidian — natural volcanic glass, chiefly rhyolitic silica (approximately 70–75% SiO₂)
Snowflake Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Spherulite Inclusions (primarily SiO2)
Black Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass)
Snowflake Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Spherulite Inclusions (70–75% SiO2)
Limonitic Iron Ore / Goethite
Hydrated Iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (primarily FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass), primarily SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass, SiO2)
Limonite (Iron Ore)
Hydrated Iron(III) Oxide-Hydroxide (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (predominantly SiO2 with inclusions of Hematite or Magnetite)