Snowflake Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Spherulite inclusions (Chemical composition: 70–75% SiO2 + MgO, Fe3O4)
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Snowflake Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Spherulite inclusions (Chemical composition: 70–75% SiO2 + MgO, Fe3O4)
Blue-green tumbled gemstone, likely turquoise or dyed turquoise
Turquoise: hydrated copper–aluminum phosphate, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; identification is uncertain from the blurry image
Blue sapphire
Corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), colored blue mainly by iron and titanium
Black Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass)
Obsidian with Mahogany Phasing
Volcanic Glass (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Snowflake Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Spherulite Inclusions (70–75% SiO2)
Blue topaz-style pendant (stone identity uncertain)
Possibly blue topaz (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂); the image cannot confirm whether the stone is natural or synthetic
Faceted colorless gemstone, likely glass or diamond imitation
Unidentified; possibly diamond (carbon, C) or cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂)
Shungite
Carbonaceous rock (primarily amorphous carbon)
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3)
Yellow amber beads
Amber (fossilized tree resin; organic mineraloid, not a true mineral)
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely glass or cubic zirconia
Probably cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); diamond cannot be confirmed visually
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (predominantly SiO2 with inclusions of Hematite or Magnetite)
Gemstone-set silver jewelry piece
Likely mixed faceted gemstones in a silver-colored metal setting; stones may include sapphire, ruby/garnet, and yellow sapphire or citrine, but the image is insufficient for species-level identification.
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3
Strawberry Quartz (Hematoid Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide inclusions (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Cultured Marble (Synthetic)
Polymer-matrix composite (typically calcium carbonate in polyester resin)
Black obsidian
Volcanic glass; predominantly rhyolitic silica glass (approximately 70–80% SiO₂)
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Hematite inclusions (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Obsidian
Obsidian (Extrusive Volcanic Glass)
Clear faceted gemstone in a metal jewelry setting (likely imitation glass or cubic zirconia)
Unidentified transparent faceted stone; possibly cubic zirconia (ZrO₂) or glass
Snowflake Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (SiO2) with Cristobalite inclusions
Black Opal Ring (Carved Opal)
Hydrated Silicon Dioxide (SiO2·nH2O)
Amber
Succinite
Mahogany Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass with Hematite inclusions)
Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
Cubic Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)
Blue sapphire (likely synthetic or treated corundum)
Corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), blue from iron and titanium impurities
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Silicate: SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Blue glassy-looking specimen, possibly dyed or coated mineral
Not identifiable from the photograph; possibilities include dyed quartz or glassy slag, but composition cannot be established visually.
Polished pink corundum (likely treated ruby)
Corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃); ruby when red-to-pink from chromium
Clear quartz crystal sphere
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂)
Hematite bead bracelet
Hematite (iron(III) oxide, Fe₂O₃), likely polished magnetic hematite or hematite-coated beads
Snowflake Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Spherulite Inclusions (primarily SiO2)
Turquoise cabochon or turquoise-bearing material
Turquoise, hydrated copper aluminum phosphate — CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass), primarily SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Black Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass, ~70% SiO2)
Emerald in Matrix
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass), primarily SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Ruby (Faceted)
Corundum (Al2O3:Cr)
Common Opal (Potch)
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)