Small clear faceted gemstone, possibly cubic zirconia
Unconfirmed; cubic zirconia (ZrO₂) is a possibility, but diamond or another colorless stone cannot be identified from this image alone
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Browse mineraloid like synthetic material specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Small clear faceted gemstone, possibly cubic zirconia
Unconfirmed; cubic zirconia (ZrO₂) is a possibility, but diamond or another colorless stone cannot be identified from this image alone
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass; SiO2 content > 70%)
Tumbled amethyst
Amethyst, purple quartz (SiO₂), colored by trace iron and irradiation
Tumbled amethyst
Quartz, crystalline silicon dioxide (SiO₂), purple variety colored mainly by iron impurities and irradiation
Mahogany Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass with Hematite/Magnetite inclusions), SiO2
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass
Cullet Glass (Slag Glass)
Amorphous Silicon Dioxide (Industrial Byproduct)
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely quartz
Quartz (SiO₂), probably rock crystal; exact identification is uncertain from the strongly backlit image
Opalite
Synthetically produced glass (Silicon Dioxide with metallic inclusions)
Blue Goldstone
Synthetic glass with cobalt and copper inclusions
Black Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Amorphous SiO2)
Likely silicon carbide (carborundum)
Synthetic silicon carbide (SiC), likely blue-green crystalline grit
Silicon Carbide (Carborundum)
Moissanite (SiC)
Red cabochon gemstone ring (likely glass or synthetic stone)
Undetermined; the image does not establish a natural mineral identity
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Amorphous SiO2)
Blue Goldstone
Synthetic glass with copper or cobalt/manganese inclusions
Obsidian
Volcanic glass (SiO2 + impurities)
Amber
Succinite (Resinite)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass
Amber
Fossilized Tree Resin (Succinite)
Likely amber cabochon ring
Amber, fossilized tree resin (organic mineraloid; not a mineral)
Obsidian (likely black volcanic glass)
Obsidian; primarily amorphous volcanic silica glass, approximately SiO₂-rich rhyolitic composition
Black Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (predominantly SiO2)
Green glass-like cabochon, likely synthetic glass or resin
Unidentified green transparent material; possibly molded glass, synthetic spinel, or resin
Ruby Lavender Quartz with Amethyst
Silicon dioxide with neodymium dopant (SiO2)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass
Amethyst (faceted gemstone)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), purple variety colored mainly by iron-related defects
Polished mahogany obsidian
Volcanic glass; predominantly silica-rich rhyolitic composition (SiO₂)
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic glass (high silica) with inclusions of Magnetite or Hematite
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Carbon (C) or Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Ruby (set in a ring; possibly synthetic or imitation)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; red color is typically caused by chromium
Diamond (or Cut Gemstone / Cubic Zirconia)
Carbon (C)
Tektite
Tektite (high-silica natural glass)
Amber
Succinates (Organic compound: C10H16O)
Opal cabochon or opal-like decorative specimen
Hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O; likely synthetic or assembled opal material
Blue Goldstone
Auraventurine (Synthetic glass with cobalt and copper inclusions)
Dyed or synthetic turquoise-blue glass-like specimen
Likely man-made colored glass or resin; exact identification requires testing
Diamond (or Diamond Simulant)
Carbon (C) if diamond, various if simulant
Green glassy gemstone-like specimen
Likely synthetic glass or treated quartz; exact identification requires testing
Cherry Quartz with Rose Quartz
Crystalline Quartz (SiO2) with glass-based synthetic components
Red glassy cabochon, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Uncertain; possible synthetic corundum (Al₂O₃, chromium-colored) or man-made glass
Green Opal (Prase Opal)
SiO2 · nH2O (Hydrated Silicon Dioxide)