Chert (Nodule)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
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Chert (Nodule)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli (a rock type, not a single mineral, composed primarily of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite)
Green Glass Cullet / Recycled Glass
Amorphous Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with various metal oxides
Chert (or Flint)
Chert (a cryptocrystalline variety of quartz, SiO2)
Red Sandstone
Arenite (with Iron Oxide / Hematite staining)
Diamond
Carbon (C)
Green Aventurine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Fuchsite
Rough Diamond
Diamond (pure Carbon, C)
Aventurine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Fuchsite
Chert / Flint
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz
Fossilized Shell in Limestone
Biogenic Limestone (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)
Coquina
Coquina (Bioclastic Limestone)
Chert (Common Opal/Jasper variety)
Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Chert (Jasper Variant likely)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Metal Alloy (Jewelry)
Not a naturally occurring rock or mineral; likely a metal alloy for jewelry. Possible compositions include sterling silver (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper), or other silver/gold alloys.
Chert (often called Flint)
Chert (Cryptocrystalline Quartz, SiO2)
Pebble
Clast (specifically a granule or small pebble)
Coquina
Coquina (Biogenic Limestone / CaCO3)
Chert (varieties include Flint and Mudstone)
Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)
Chert (with Desert Varnish/Iron Stain)
Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Coquina / Fossiliferous Limestone
Coquina (composed primarily of Calcium Carbonate / CaCO3)
Diorite
Diorite
Carnelian
Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz), SiO2
Jade
Jade can refer to two distinct minerals: Nephrite (a variety of the mineral actinolite, Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2) and Jadeite (Na(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6). Based on the image, showing a relatively uniform green color and possibly slight translucence in bead form, it is very likely one of these, but determining which one from a photo is difficult without specific testing.
Amber
Fossilized tree resin (not a true mineral as it is organic and amorphous); Chemical formula is highly variable, but often approximated as C10H16O.
Rough Diamond
Diamond (pure Carbon, C)
Tektite (Indochinite)
Tektite (Amorphous Silica Glass)
Natural Pearl (appearing in a jewelry setting)
Calcium Carbonate (mostly Aragonite), CaCO3 with Conchiolin
Basalt
Basalt
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace aluminum and irradiation
Jasper Marble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Impurities
Pearl
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) with Conchiolin
Natural or Cultured Pearl
Calcium Carbonate (Aragonite and Conchiolin), CaCO3
Chert (Common Variety, Jasper)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Chert (Nodule)
Chert (Alpha-Quartz, SiO2)
Petrified Wood (Silicified Wood)
Silicified Paleoflora (mainly Quartz, SiO2)
Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Chert / Flint
Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)
Chert (Jasper/Flint variety)
Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
White Jade (Nephrite)
Nephrite, Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2
Banded Calcite or Travertine
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
Chert (and/or Flint)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)