Blue quartz (likely dyed or synthetic-treated quartz beads)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
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Blue quartz (likely dyed or synthetic-treated quartz beads)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
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
Blue topaz-style pendant (stone identity uncertain)
Possibly blue topaz (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂); the image cannot confirm whether the stone is natural or synthetic
Turquoise (Blue Howlite imitation)
Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O)
Turquoise-colored howlite (likely dyed), polished cabochon
Howlite, Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅; the blue color is commonly added dye, though stabilized or imitation turquoise cannot be ruled out visually.
Likely tiger’s-eye cabochon earrings
Tiger’s-eye (fibrous quartz, SiO₂), possibly mixed with brown iron oxides
Clear quartz crystal beads
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂)
Tumbled orange chalcedony (likely carnelian)
Chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), commonly colored by iron oxides
Polished carnelian
Carnelian, a translucent variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂), colored mainly by iron oxides
Polished labradorite
Labradorite, calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar (approximately Ca0.5–0.7Na0.5–0.3Al1.5–1.7Si2.5–2.3O8)
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia imitation)
Carbon (C) - Native Element
Pearl necklace (likely cultured pearls)
Pearl; chiefly aragonite (CaCO₃) in an organic conchiolin matrix
Red gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), chromium-bearing; possibly lab-created ruby or red glass imitation
Blue chalcedony (likely dyed or treated)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂ (chalcedony)
Sulfur (with possible Cullet Glass or Slag imitation)
Native Sulfur (S8)
Diamond ring
Diamond (crystalline carbon, C)
Tumbled green serpentine
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly antigorite and/or lizardite; commonly marketed as “serpentine jade”
Howlite
Howlite, Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅
Breciated Howlite
Calcium borosilicate hydroxide (Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5)
Turquoise bead bracelet
Turquoise, hydrated copper aluminum phosphate — CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Tumbled smoky quartz (probable)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), smoky variety
Howlite and Tree Agate
Calcium Borosilicate Hydroxide (Howlite) and Silicon Dioxide (Agate/Quartz)
Turquoise-colored bead earrings
Likely dyed or stabilized turquoise; exact stone cannot be confirmed from the photo
Turquoise butterfly carving
Turquoise, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O (carved; possibly stabilized or dyed)
Blue opal heart cabochon
Common opal, hydrated amorphous silica (SiO₂·nH₂O), likely blue-dyed or synthetic opalite
Pearl
Calcium carbonate (principally Aragonite, CaCO3) with Conchiolin
Banded agate (likely carnelian or fire-agate variety)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂ (chalcedony with iron-oxide bands)
Tumbled blue chalcedony (probable)
Chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), possibly blue quartz or dyed chalcedony
Turquoise (possible Dyed Howlite or Magnesite imitation)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Turquoise)
Dark green faceted gemstone ring
Likely green tourmaline (dravite/elbaite) or green glass imitation; visual identification is inconclusive
Amber-bearing rough specimen
Fossilized plant resin (amber; organic mineraloid), commonly succinite
Turquoise
Hydrated copper aluminum phosphate, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Polished turquoise cabochon
Turquoise, hydrous copper-aluminum phosphate: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Tumbled turquoise-colored stone pendant
Undetermined; possibly dyed howlite or magnesite, or turquoise
Imitation or Cultured Pearl Earrings
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) or synthetic polymer/glass
Tumbled amber-like brown stone
Uncertain; likely brown jasper or iron-rich chert, possibly amber imitation
Red cut gemstone, likely synthetic ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃); possibly lab-grown ruby or red glass imitation
Pearl necklace
Pearl: biogenic calcium carbonate, primarily aragonite (CaCO₃), in a conchiolin matrix
Yellow cabochon gemstone, likely citrine or yellow glass imitation
Quartz (SiO₂), if natural citrine; visual evidence is insufficient to exclude man-made glass or resin