Copper-bearing sulfide ore, likely chalcopyrite with iron oxides
Chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂), possibly associated with bornite (Cu₅FeS₄), pyrite, and limonite/goethite
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Copper-bearing sulfide ore, likely chalcopyrite with iron oxides
Chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂), possibly associated with bornite (Cu₅FeS₄), pyrite, and limonite/goethite
Tumbled greenstone or serpentine pebble
Likely serpentinite, composed mainly of serpentine-group minerals (antigorite/lizardite); identification is uncertain from the image alone
Clear quartz crystal point
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), likely a polished or cut crystal
Polished black-and-gold mineral fragment, likely chalcopyrite
Chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂), possibly tarnished or coated
Unknown metallic sulfide-bearing rock, possibly chalcopyrite or bornite
Tentative: chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂) or bornite (Cu₅FeS₄)
Orange chalcedony or weathered quartz pebble
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂; possibly iron-oxide-stained chalcedony
Scoria (vesicular volcanic rock)
Basaltic scoria; chiefly plagioclase, pyroxene, olivine, and volcanic glass
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with traces of titanium, iron, or manganese
Citrine quartz crystal
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); yellow variety commonly called citrine
Blue Dyed Agate Geode (Slice)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Chalcedony / Quartz
Dyed Agate Geode Slice
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Blue Quartzite (Dyed)
Metamorphosed Quartz-rich Sandstone (SiO2 with organic dye)
Glass
Amorphous Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Green aventurine (likely dyed quartzite)
Quartzite, predominantly quartz (SiO₂), colored by fuchsite mica or artificial dye
Green Tiger's Eye
Silicon dioxide with crocidolite inclusions (SiO2)
Turquoise-colored stone bead necklace
Likely turquoise (CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O), but the bead may be dyed or another blue-green stone
Tumbled quartz pebble
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), likely milky quartz
Possible tumbled jasper or iron-rich chert
Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), commonly colored by iron oxides
Tumbled chalcedony (likely agate or jasper fragment)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂ (chalcedony)
Dyed green agate pendant
Microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony), SiO₂; likely dyed agate
Dyed Howlite (simulating Lavender/Purple Jade or Charoite)
Howlite: Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 (when natural)
Dyed blue chalcedony (likely dyed quartz pebble)
Chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), artificially colored
Smoky quartz (likely faceted cabochon or rough fragment)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), smoky variety colored by irradiation-related defects
Peacock Ore
Bornite (Cu5FeS4)
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with aluminum impurities
Bornite (“peacock ore”), likely weathered copper sulfide
Bornite, Cu₅FeS₄; possibly chalcopyrite, CuFeS₂, with iridescent tarnish
Pink Quartz (likely dyed)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Aura Quartz (Cranberry or Magenta Aura Quartz)
Silicon dioxide coated with titanium/niobium (SiO2)
Tumbled chalcopyrite (likely)
Chalcopyrite, CuFeS₂
Metallic sulfide mineral fragment, likely bornite or chalcopyrite
Bornite (Cu₅FeS₄) or chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂)
Dyed Dalmatian Jasper (Dalmatian Stone)
Perthitic Feldspar with Arfvedsonite inclusions
Tumbled fossil-bearing limestone (likely crinoid or shell fragment)
Fossil carbonate; predominantly calcite (CaCO₃)
Artificial Rock Face (Faux Rock)
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)
Copper-bearing sulfide ore, possibly chalcopyrite-rich
Chalcopyrite (CuFeS₂), possibly with bornite and oxidation products
Smoky quartz crystal (tentative)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), likely smoky variety
Smoky quartz
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), brown to gray variety
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Heat-Treated Citrine (Amethyst)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities
Heat-Treated Amethyst (Commercial Citrine)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities
Heated Citrine (Heat-Treated Amethyst)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2), quartz variety
Polished blue stone, likely sodalite or dyed agate
Sodalite: Na₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)Cl₂; exact identification requires testing
Blue Dyed Agate Geode Slice
Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2) with artificial cobalt/iron-based dye