Blue glass-like gemstone specimen (likely dyed or synthetic quartz)
Uncertain; possibly blue-dyed quartz or synthetic glass, not confidently identifiable from the image
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Blue glass-like gemstone specimen (likely dyed or synthetic quartz)
Uncertain; possibly blue-dyed quartz or synthetic glass, not confidently identifiable from the image
Blue crystal pendant (likely blue glass or synthetic crystal)
Not identifiable from the image; possibly synthetic quartz or glass, rather than a natural mineral
Goldstone (Synthetic Aventurescence Glass)
Cuprous Aventurescent Glass (Silicon Dioxide with Copper inclusions)
Dyed Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - variety Chalcedony
Likely clear quartz crystal (possibly cut/polished quartz or glass imitation)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Obsidian (likely Apache tear or flaked obsidian)
Volcanic glass; primarily rhyolitic silica glass (SiO₂-rich, non-crystalline)
Opalite
Synthetic Opalized Glass (SiO2 + additives)
Yellow faceted gemstone earrings, likely citrine or yellow beryl
Citrine: quartz, SiO₂; possible yellow beryl: Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Obsidian
Volcanic glass
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Cubic Carbon (C) or Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Opalite
Synthetic glass / Opalized glass
Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Decorative opal-like turtle mosaic
Likely imitation or assembled opal material; exact stones cannot be confirmed visually
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Blue Goldstone
Synthetic Aventurescent Glass (Cobalt-doped soda-lime glass)
Obsidian
Volcanic glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalized Glass
Small clear crystal, possibly quartz or glass-like gemstone
Uncertain; likely quartz (SiO₂), but the image is insufficient to exclude man-made glass or cubic zirconia
Yellow Ocher (Limonite)
Limonite (Hydrated Iron Oxide) - FeO(OH)·nH2O
Black Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (SiO2 + impurities)
Polished purple gemstone, likely amethyst
Amethyst: purple quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Faceted clear gemstone in a gold-colored setting
Unidentified transparent faceted stone; possibly quartz, glass, or another colorless gem
Strawberry Quartz (or Sunstone / Tumbled Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Lepidocrocite inclusions
Cut purple gemstone, likely synthetic cubic zirconia or glass
Undetermined; possible cubic zirconia (ZrO₂)
Limonite (Iron Ore/Sandstone mixture)
Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O) often mixed with Goethite and sedimentary matrix
Amber (Simulated/Faturan Style)
Resin mix (Likely Phenolic/Celluloid if synthetic, Succinite if natural)
Obsidian
Volcanic glass
Obsidian
Volcanic glass (SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide with impurities)
Terrazzo (Synthetic Composite Rock)
Cementitious or Epoxy Resin-bound Aggregates
Carborundum (Silicon Carbide)
Silicon carbide (SiC)
Polished tiger’s-eye
Quartz variety, SiO₂, with crocidolite-derived iron inclusions
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass
Dark blue polished stone pendant
Indeterminate; possibly sodalite, lapis lazuli, or blue slag/glass-like material
Blue-green faceted pendant stone
Undetermined; possibly synthetic glass or a blue-green gemstone such as topaz or quartz
Red corundum (ruby-colored polished crystal)
Corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃); red color is typically caused by chromium
Hematite cameo or hematine imitation
Hematite (Fe₂O₃); possibly synthetic hematine or black glass
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (70% or more SiO2)
Obsidian
Obsidian (Amorphous volcanic glass, predominantly SiO2)
Small colored gemstone or glass cabochons (uncertain)
Not identifiable from the image; the pieces may be colored glass or synthetic stones rather than natural minerals.
Gold Sheen Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (SiO2 + Fe3O4 / Gas Inclusions)
Ruby (Raw Corundum)
Al2O3 (Aluminum Oxide)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Amorphous SiO2)