Turquoise (Dyed Howlite/Magnesite imitation)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Target mineral) / MgCO3 (Magnesite substrate)
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Turquoise (Dyed Howlite/Magnesite imitation)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Target mineral) / MgCO3 (Magnesite substrate)
Pearl and Garnet Glass
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) for pearl; Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) for glass
Red faceted gemstone, likely synthetic ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), chromium-colored; possibly flame-fusion synthetic ruby
Beaded mineral/crystal jewelry (likely turquoise and coral accents)
Variable; blue beads may be turquoise (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O), with possible dyed howlite, glass, or composite materials
Dyed Howlite (Purple)
Calcium Borosilicate Hydroxide (Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5)
Calligraphy Stone
Mariam Jasper (Fossiliferous Limestone with Hematite and Iron)
Turquoise-colored ring stone (possibly turquoise or imitation)
Turquoise, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; identity cannot be confirmed from the image
Blue stone cabochon, likely lapis lazuli or dyed stone
Lapis lazuli: lazurite-rich rock, chiefly (Na,Ca)₈(AlSiO₄)₆(S,SO)₂; exact identification is uncertain from the image
Dalmatian jasper (often sold as Dalmatian stone)
Porphyritic quartz monzonite or alkali granite, composed mainly of feldspar and quartz with black aegirine/arfvedsonite amphibole-group minerals
Dalmatian jasper
Orbicular microcrystalline quartz rock, commonly rhyolitic or volcanic-feldspar matrix with black arfvedsonite/alkali-amphibole inclusions
Faceted amber-colored gemstone, possibly citrine
Unidentified transparent gem; citrine is quartz (SiO₂), but the image alone cannot confirm the material
Faceted red gemstone, likely ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), red variety colored mainly by chromium
Shiva Lingam
Cryptocrystalline Quartz (Jasproid/Chalcedony mix)
Dalmatian jasper
Orbicular quartz-rich rhyolite, commonly marketed as Dalmatian jasper
Likely scoria (vesicular basalt)
Scoria, typically basaltic; composed mainly of plagioclase, pyroxene, and sometimes olivine
Pink-and-cream mineral bead bracelet (likely rose quartz and pale quartz)
Quartz, SiO₂; rose quartz is pink quartz, though the beads may include other pale stones.
Black faceted gemstone, possibly black spinel or onyx
Undetermined; candidates include spinel (MgAl₂O₄) or chalcedony (SiO₂)
Likely clear quartz crystal (possibly cut/polished quartz or glass imitation)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Green aventurine (likely)
Quartz variety; silicon dioxide (SiO₂) with fuchsite mica inclusions
Small translucent tumbled crystal or gemstone
Indeterminate; likely quartz (SiO₂), possibly citrine or glass-like chalcedony
Diamond-set letter “L” jewelry piece
Diamond (crystalline carbon, C) set in a metal mount; the metal is not identifiable from the image
Malachite
Malachite (Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂), a copper carbonate hydroxide
Dyed Howlite (often sold as 'Turquenite')
Calcium Borosilicate Hydroxide (Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5)
Red coral bead necklace
Precious coral, typically Corallium spp.; calcium carbonate (aragonite/calcite)
Turquoise-colored mineral specimen, possibly dyed howlite or magnesite
Unconfirmed from image; turquoise is hydrated copper aluminum phosphate, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Pearl jewelry
Pearl (biogenic calcium carbonate, primarily aragonite, CaCO₃)
Red faceted gemstone, possibly ruby (identification uncertain)
Ruby, if natural: corundum (Al₂O₃) colored by chromium
Gemstone ring (stones not identifiable from image)
Unknown; the ring appears to contain two yellow stones and one colorless stone, possibly faceted gemstones or simulants
Red gemstone, likely ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), colored red by chromium; identity cannot be confirmed from the photo
Blue glass-like beaded bracelet (material uncertain)
Possibly dyed blue agate or another blue stone; the image does not allow reliable mineral identification
Banded agate bangle
Agate (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂), likely gray-blue chalcedony with parallel banding
Polished blue-black cabochon, likely blue obsidian or dyed glass-like stone
Indeterminate from image; possible natural obsidian (volcanic glass), commonly SiO₂-rich rhyolitic glass
Shungite
Non-crystalline carbonoid (Shungite)
Blue-green glassy mineral specimen, likely turquoise-colored fluorite or dyed material
Uncertain; possible fluorite (CaF₂), chrysocolla, or dyed calcite/glass
Polished yellow-orange chalcedony (likely carnelian or yellow agate)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂; chalcedony variety
Polished greenstone ring/bead
Likely nephrite jade (actinolite–tremolite amphibole aggregate), possibly serpentine or bowenite
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Carbon (C) or Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Clear-stone silver-tone teardrop earring
The stones may be colorless quartz or glass; the image does not allow reliable identification. Metal setting appears silver-tone.
Turquoise bead necklace
Turquoise, hydrated copper aluminum phosphate: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Red coral (likely precious coral)
Corallium sp.; calcium-carbonate skeleton, primarily calcite
Tumbled opalite (likely man-made glass)
Opalite glass; a synthetic opalescent glass, not a natural mineral species
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely glass or quartz
Uncertain; appearance is consistent with faceted quartz (SiO₂), but cut glass or cubic zirconia cannot be excluded from the photograph