Shiva Lingam
Cryptocrystalline Quartz (Jasproid/Chalcedony mix)
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Shiva Lingam
Cryptocrystalline Quartz (Jasproid/Chalcedony mix)
Green polished gemstone (likely chrysoprase or aventurine)
Chrysoprase: microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂, colored by nickel; possible aventurine quartz: SiO₂ with fuchsite mica
Likely blue glass or synthetic gemstone jewelry
Uncertain; possibly synthetic spinel, cubic zirconia, or blue glass
Howlite and Tree Agate
Calcium Borosilicate Hydroxide (Howlite) and Silicon Dioxide (Agate/Quartz)
Turquoise (Blue Howlite imitation)
Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O)
Tumbled yellow chalcedony (likely yellow jasper or citrine-colored quartz)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂; coloration may come from iron oxides or fine inclusions
Red cabochon gemstone, likely carnelian
Carnelian: orange-red chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂)
Polished labradorite
Labradorite, calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar (approximately Ca0.5–0.7Na0.5–0.3Al1.5–1.7Si2.5–2.3O8)
Calligraphy Stone
Mariam Jasper (Fossiliferous Limestone with Hematite and Iron)
Clear Quartz (Cut/Faceted Gemstone)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Howlite
Howlite, Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅
Breciated Howlite
Calcium borosilicate hydroxide (Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5)
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia imitation)
Carbon (C) - Native Element
Pearl-and-gemstone insect brooch
Pearl: nacre (aragonite, CaCO₃); colored stones are likely synthetic or natural corundum/spinel/glass, not determinable from the image
Strawberry Quartz (or Pink Aventurine)
Quartz with Hematite/Goethite inclusions (SiO2)
Blue Howlite (Dyed)
Calcium Borosilicate Hydroxide (Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5)
Blue lace agate (likely dyed or color-enhanced)
Microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony), SiO₂
Glass
Amorphous Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Turquoise
Turquoise - CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
Dalmatian jasper
Orbicular rhyolite, commonly marketed as Dalmatian jasper; quartz–feldspar volcanic rock with dark aegirine/arfvedsonite-like inclusions
Agate (Polished Sphere)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Red gemstone ring, likely garnet or synthetic ruby
Possibly almandine garnet (Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃) or corundum/ruby (Al₂O₃); image alone cannot distinguish
Ruby (or potential synthetic/imitation)
Corundum (Al2O3)
Pearl-embellished decorative cross
Pearl (biogenic calcium carbonate, predominantly aragonite) with rhinestone-mounted glass or synthetic gemstones
Turquoise (Dyed Howlite/Magnesite imitation)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Target mineral) / MgCO3 (Magnesite substrate)
Turquoise bead bracelet
Turquoise — hydrated copper aluminum phosphate, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Amber (Simulated/Faturan Style)
Resin mix (Likely Phenolic/Celluloid if synthetic, Succinite if natural)
Pearl
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) - mainly Aragonite with Conchiolin
Turquoise
Hydrated copper aluminum phosphate, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (synthetic ZrO₂), possibly glass or white sapphire
Red synthetic corundum (ruby-colored lab-grown sapphire)
Corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), likely synthetic and chromium-colored
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Dyed howlite or turquoise imitation
Howlite: Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅; turquoise: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Dyed Magnesite (Howlite imitation)
Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) with dye
Howlite
Calcium borosilicate hydroxide (Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5)
Turquoise
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Hydrous Phosphate of Copper and Aluminum)
Amber
Succinite (specifically for Baltic Amber), Formula: C10H16O
Turquoise (possible Dyed Howlite or Magnesite imitation)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Turquoise)
Howlite
Calcium borosilicate hydroxide (Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5)
Rainbow Hematite (Man-made/Treated)
Tumbled Hematite with Titanium/Anodized coating (Iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3)
Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Pearl
Calcium Carbonate (mostly Aragonite), CaCO3 (with conchiolin)