Limonite (Iron Ore/Sandstone mixture)
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O) often mixed with Goethite and sedimentary matrix
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Limonite (Iron Ore/Sandstone mixture)
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O) often mixed with Goethite and sedimentary matrix
Yellow Ocher (Limonite)
Limonite (Hydrated Iron Oxide) - FeO(OH)·nH2O
Precious Coral (Red Coral)
Corallium rubrum (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Amorphous Silica)
Blue faceted gemstones, likely blue sapphire
Corundum (Al₂O₃), blue varieties colored chiefly by iron and titanium
Pink faceted gemstone, likely synthetic cubic zirconia or pink sapphire
Uncertain from image; possible zirconium dioxide (cubic zirconia, ZrO₂) or corundum (pink sapphire, Al₂O₃)
White cabochon gemstone, likely agate or chalcedony
Cryptocrystalline quartz (SiO₂), probably chalcedony/agate; exact identification is uncertain from the overexposed image
Faceted gemstone ring, likely smoky quartz or garnet in a metal setting
Not determinable from the photograph; possible quartz (SiO₂) or garnet-group silicate
Yellow faceted gemstone earrings, likely citrine or yellow beryl
Citrine: quartz, SiO₂; possible yellow beryl: Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis lazuli (Rock composed primarily of Lazurite (Na,Ca)8(AlSiO4)6(S,Cl,SO4,OH)2, Calcite, and Pyrite)
Emerald in Matrix
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) with trace amounts of Chromium/Vanadium
Man-made Jewelry Charm (Enameled Metal)
Not a natural mineral; composed of base metal alloy (likely zinc or brass) and epoxy resin/enamel.
Cultured Marble (Synthetic)
Polymer-matrix composite (typically calcium carbonate in polyester resin)
Diamond (or synthetic simulant)
Cubic C (Carbon)
Blue-green faceted gemstone, likely turquoise or treated turquoise
Turquoise: hydrated copper–aluminum phosphate, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; exact identification is uncertain from the image
Opal-like cabochon ring stone
Likely common opal (hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O); exact material uncertain from the photograph
Purple faceted gemstone, likely amethyst or synthetic colored corundum
Amethyst: quartz (SiO₂); possible alternative: purple corundum (Al₂O₃) or glass
Tumbled hematite
Hematite (Fe₂O₃), commonly sold as “magnetic hematite” when synthetic or magnetized
Blue glass-like gemstone specimen (likely dyed or synthetic quartz)
Uncertain; possibly blue-dyed quartz or synthetic glass, not confidently identifiable from the image
Dalmatian jasper
Orbicular rhyolite, commonly sold as Dalmatian jasper; quartz- and feldspar-rich volcanic rock with dark amphibole/biotite inclusions
Blue Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3 with Cr, Fe, and Ti trace elements)
Opalite
Man-made Glass (Synthetic Opalized Glass)
Faceted colorless gemstone, likely quartz or glass imitation
Most plausibly rock crystal (quartz, SiO₂); identity is uncertain because the photograph shows only intense facet reflections
Rose Quartz and Cherry Quartz (Dyed Glass/Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions/dye
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Carbon (C) or Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Opalite crescent pendant
Opalite (man-made opalescent glass; not a natural mineral)
Quartz (Druzy / Goldstone Gemstone Cabochon)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Synthetic cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); identity is visual and not definitive
Bismuth Crystal
Bismuth (element symbol Bi, atomic number 83)
Decorative opal-like turtle mosaic
Likely imitation or assembled opal material; exact stones cannot be confirmed visually
Green faceted bead strand, likely dyed or synthetic material
Uncertain; possibly green-dyed quartz, glass, or lab-created emerald-like material
Blue Sapphire (in a faceted jewelry setting)
Corundum (Al2O3) with trace Iron and Titanium
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3)
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3 with Chromium)
Red corundum gemstone (likely synthetic ruby)
Ruby: corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), chromium-colored; likely lab-grown material
Black obsidian
Volcanic glass; predominantly silica-rich, noncrystalline SiO₂
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (felsic composition)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Amorphous Silicon Dioxide)
Obsidian
Volcanic glass
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Hematite/Magnetite (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Silicon Dioxide with impurities)
Obsidian
Obsidian (Amorphous volcanic glass, SiO2 with impurities)