Beach Pebbles and Jasper
Quartz / Microcrystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
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Beach Pebbles and Jasper
Quartz / Microcrystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Ocean Jasper or Orbicular Jasper
SiO2
Tumbled carnelian agate
Carnelian, a reddish-orange variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂)
Gypsum (Satin Spar / Alabaster variety)
Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O)
Polished orange jasper
Jasper, an opaque microcrystalline variety of quartz (SiO₂), colored by iron oxides
Light-colored agate (likely chalcedony)
Chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂); exact variety is uncertain from the image
Polished brecciated jasper
Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), likely iron-oxide-rich jasper
Mixed Rock Collection
Polylithic Geological Specimen Mix
Milky Quartz with Mineral Inclusions
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Red jasper (probable)
Jasper, an opaque microcrystalline variety of quartz; SiO₂, commonly colored by iron oxides
Amethyst (rough crystal)
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration typically results from trace iron and natural irradiation
Polished red garnet (likely almandine)
Almandine garnet, Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃; identification from the photo is provisional
Red faceted gemstone, possibly ruby (identification uncertain)
Ruby, if natural: corundum (Al₂O₃) colored by chromium
Amethyst cluster
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration from trace iron and natural irradiation
Jasper
Chalcedony (SiO2)
Polished agate geode slice
Microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony), SiO₂
Tumbled blue-green stone, likely dyed agate
Agate (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂); blue coloration may be artificial
Possible black tourmaline (schorl)
Schorl, NaFe₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄
Polished jasper pebble
Jasper (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂)
Chert / Flint
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Geode (Unopened)
Quartz/Chalcedony concretion
Red Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions
Polished orbicular jasper (likely ocean jasper)
Silicified microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), commonly called orbicular jasper or ocean jasper
Tumbled amber-colored chalcedony (likely carnelian)
Quartz, microcrystalline SiO₂; orange variety commonly called carnelian
Satin Spar (Gypsum)
Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O)
Peach Moonstone
Orthoclase Feldspar (KAlSi3O8)
Polished brown agate (likely)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂ (chalcedony; agate variety)
Tumbled jasper (likely brecciated or orbicular jasper)
Microcrystalline quartz/chalcedony, SiO₂, with iron-oxide inclusions
Tumbled chalcedony or quartz-rich chert
Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), likely chalcedony with iron-oxide staining
Black tourmaline (schorl)
Schorl, a sodium–iron borosilicate: NaFe₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄
Amethyst (small rough crystal)
Quartz, SiO₂; purple color from trace iron and natural irradiation
Chert (likely flint)
Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂)
Red garnet cabochon-style earrings
Likely almandine garnet (Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃); the image alone cannot confirm the stone or whether it is natural or synthetic.
Polished jasper-like stone
Likely chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂), possibly brecciated jasper
Emerald (green gemstone) pendant
Emerald, green variety of beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈); stones appear to be faceted and set in jewelry
Amethyst (rough specimen)
Quartz, SiO₂; purple color commonly caused by iron-related defects and natural irradiation
Black Tourmaline
Schorl (NaFe2+3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)
Amazonite
Microcline (KAlSi3O8)
Jasper
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Blue Sapphire and Diamond (Set in Metal)
Corundum (Al2O3) and Diamond (C)
Jasper or Agate
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Milky Quartz Beads
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)