Ruby (in costume jewelry context)
Corundum (Al2O3) with Chromium impurities
Category
Browse mineraloid like synthetic material specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Ruby (in costume jewelry context)
Corundum (Al2O3) with Chromium impurities
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Hematite/Magnetite inclusions
Likely rough amber
Amber (fossilized tree resin; composition varies, commonly dominated by polymerized terpenoids)
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic glass (Silicon Dioxide with Hematite/Magnetite inclusions)
Emerald (cut gemstone)
Beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈, colored green mainly by chromium and/or vanadium
Clear faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Synthetic zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂), probably cubic zirconia; exact identification requires testing
Green cabochon gemstone, likely aventurine or dyed chalcedony
Indeterminate from image; possible quartz variety (SiO₂), including aventurine quartz or chalcedony
Lapidary Wax (imitation/wax model)
Hydrocarbon wax blend with colorant (imitating Lapis Lazuli/Emerald)
Carborundum (Silicon Carbide)
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Opalite
Synthetic Glass / Man-made Opal Simulant
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (SiO2)
Red gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby or garnet
Ruby: corundum (Al₂O₃); possible alternative: almandine garnet (Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃)
Snowflake Obsidian
Spherulitic Volcanic Glass (SiO2 + impurities)
Diamond ring
Diamond, crystalline carbon (C), likely colorless or near-colorless brilliant-cut stones set in gold
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (predominantly SiO2 with Fe2O3 inclusions)
Amethyst (Resin Carving/Orgonite)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities
Blue-beaded gemstone jewelry, likely lapis lazuli or dyed blue agate
Uncertain from the image; possible lazurite-bearing lapis lazuli (Na₃Ca(Si₃Al₃)O₁₂S) or blue chalcedony (SiO₂)
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass)
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass), primarily SiO2
Opalite (a synthetic glass, often confused with Opal)
Silicon dioxide glass (SiO2nH2O, for natural opal)
Pink-red faceted gemstone, possibly synthetic corundum or spinel
Uncertain; possible ruby (corundum, Al₂O₃) or red spinel (MgAl₂O₄)
Opal gemstone pendant
Opal (hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O)
Blue sapphire ring
Corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), blue variety colored mainly by iron and titanium
Limonite (Iron Ore)
Limonite; FeO(OH)·nH2O
Corundum (variety Ruby/Sapphire)
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3)
Ruby
Corundum (Aluminium Oxide with Chromium impurities, Al2O3:Cr)
Heart-shaped faceted gemstone pendant
Likely yellow quartz (citrine) or synthetic yellow stone, set in metal with small clear accent stones
Assorted Semi-Precious Gemstone Crosses
Quartz, Silicates, Carbonates (various)
Amethyst stud earrings
Amethyst, purple quartz (SiO₂)
Polished ruby cabochon (likely synthetic or treated)
Corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), colored red by chromium
Opalite (likely man-made opalescent glass)
Opalite; not a true mineral, typically synthetic opalescent glass (silica-based)
Blue-green turquoise (probable)
Turquoise, hydrous copper aluminum phosphate — CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Faceted blue gemstone, likely aquamarine
Aquamarine—blue beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈; identification is uncertain from the image alone
Black obsidian
Volcanic glass; predominantly rhyolitic silica-rich melt (approximately 70–80% SiO₂), lacking crystalline structure
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Hematite/Magnetite (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Yellow faceted gemstone, likely citrine or yellow sapphire
Uncertain; probable quartz (SiO₂) or corundum (Al₂O₃)
Silicon
Crystalline Silicon (Si)
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3 with Chromium traces)
Limonite (Iron Ore)
Hydrous ferric oxides (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Man-made Ceramic / Clay Figurine
Aluminosilicate Ceramic (Processed Clay)
Green Obsidian Sphere (man-made glass)
Vitreous Silica with Chromium/Iron additives
Cubic Zirconia (simulant) or Diamond
ZrO2 (Cubic Zirconia) or C (Diamond)