Blue sapphire (rough corundum)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; blue color commonly from trace iron and titanium
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Browse mineraloid like synthetic material specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Blue sapphire (rough corundum)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; blue color commonly from trace iron and titanium
Amber in Matrix
Succinite (Carbon-based organic polymer)
Likely bismuth crystal
Synthetic bismuth (Bi), crystallized from molten metal; not a natural rock-forming specimen
Blue-green faceted gemstone, possibly glass or synthetic material
Not identifiable from the image; possible synthetic spinel or glass
Faceted red gemstone, likely synthetic ruby or red spinel
Possibly corundum (Al₂O₃, ruby) or spinel (MgAl₂O₄); identity cannot be confirmed from the image
Red gemstone ring; likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Undetermined from the image; ruby is corundum (Al₂O₃), while red glass is amorphous silicate
Obsidian
Volcanic glass (high silica volcanic rock)
Green Glass (often marketed as 'Obsidian' or 'Green Quartz')
Amorphous Silica (SiO2) with copper or chromium additives
Green faceted gemstone earrings
Undetermined; possibly green glass or synthetic emerald-type material, rather than identifiable natural emerald
Likely weathered pebble or mineral fragment
Indeterminate; possibly quartz-rich stone, iron-stained feldspar, or a small chert fragment
Tumbled blue-green stone, possibly aquamarine or chalcedony
Indeterminate from image; possibilities include beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) or cryptocrystalline quartz (SiO₂)
Artisanal Glass Beads (Simulated Goldstone or Aventurine Glass)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with metallic inclusions
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass, SiO2)
Limonite Concretion
Hydrated iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH)·nH2O)
Precious Opal
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Opal
Hydrated silica (SiO2 · nH2O)
Opalite
Synthesized glass / Silicon dioxide glass
Opal-like cabochon ring stone
Likely common opal (hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O); exact material uncertain from the photograph
Green cut gemstone, likely synthetic emerald or glass imitation
Undetermined; natural emerald is beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈), while the vivid, very uniform appearance may indicate imitation material
Faceted black gemstone, likely black spinel
Spinel (MgAl₂O₄); identification from the image is uncertain
Faceted clear gemstone in a gold-tone ring
Likely colorless quartz (SiO₂); the image does not establish the stone identity, and glass or another gem is possible
Green Opal
Hydrated amorphous silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Fire Opal (in Matrix)
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
Pink faceted gemstone, likely synthetic or treated quartz
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); exact identity cannot be confirmed from the image
Synthetic Resin (Artificial Specimen)
Polyurethane or Polyester Resin
Gemstone jewelry ensemble
Likely mixed gemstone and glass-bead jewelry; exact stones cannot be determined from the image
Opalite
Synthetic Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Tektite (likely Australite)
Tektite (no specific chemical formula as it's a natural glass of variable composition, mostly SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O, TiO2)
Gemstone ring (stone not identifiable)
Unknown; the small central stone may be a colorless gemstone or glass, and the surrounding metal is gold-colored alloy
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass)
Conch Pearl
Calcareous concretion (CaCO3)
Red cabochon gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Possibly corundum (Al₂O₃, chromium-colored); identity cannot be confirmed from the image
Ceramic or Polished Stone Heart (Anthropogenic Material)
Glazed Ceramic (Silicon Dioxide based coating on Alumina Silicate body) or Polished Limestone/Marble (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)
Diamond-set gold ring (stone identity uncertain)
Possible diamond (crystalline carbon, C); metal setting appears gold-colored
Pearls
Aragonite (calcium carbonate) and Conchiolin
Moissanite
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Opalite
Opalescent Glass (SiO2 + coloring agents)
Likely obsidian (possibly tektite or slag glass)
Volcanic glass; primarily SiO₂, noncrystalline
Lapis Lazuli
Lazurite-dominant metamorphic rock, Na8[Al6Si6O24]n(S,Cl,SO4,OH)2
Sedimentary Rock with Crafts (Pet Rock)
Sedimentary rock decorated with synthetic materials
Amber
Succinates (Fossilized Tree Resin)
Red cut gemstone, likely synthetic ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃); possibly lab-grown ruby or red glass imitation