Pink corundum (likely synthetic or treated sapphire)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; pink coloration commonly from chromium or treatment
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Pink corundum (likely synthetic or treated sapphire)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; pink coloration commonly from chromium or treatment
Pearl
Biogenic calcium carbonate; mainly aragonite (CaCO₃), sometimes calcite, in nacre
Tumbled blue stone, likely dyed howlite or magnesite
Howlite (Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅), possibly magnesite (MgCO₃), artificially blue-dyed
Red/pink faceted gemstone, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Corundum (Al₂O₃) if ruby; identity cannot be confirmed visually
Ruby (or potential synthetic/imitation)
Corundum (Al2O3)
Polished amber-like gemstone bead
Possibly amber (fossilized tree resin; composition varies)
Turquoise (Likely stabilized or dyed magnesite/howlite)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (for true turquoise) or MgCO3 (for magnesite)
Opalite-style pendant (likely synthetic glass, not natural opal)
Opalescent glass; commonly sold as “opalite” (not a recognized mineral species)
Angelite
Anhydrite (Calcium Sulfate, CaSO4)
Likely tumbled red mineral or glass imitation
Indeterminate; possibilities include red jasper (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂) or dyed chalcedony
Turquoise
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Hydrous Phosphate of Copper and Aluminum)
Blue-and-white opalite sphere
Opalite (commercial synthetic or glass-based imitation; not true opal), typically silica glass or synthetic opalescent material
Dyed or treated turquoise-like tumbled stone
Likely turquoise (CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O), though blue-green magnesite or howlite imitation is possible
Clear Quartz (Faceted) or Cubic Zirconia / Glass imitation
SiO2 (if Quartz), ZrO2 (if Cubic Zirconia)
Tumbled reddish-brown chalcedony, possibly carnelian
Chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz), SiO₂; red variety commonly called carnelian
Amber
Succinite (specifically for Baltic Amber), Formula: C10H16O
Pearl necklace with small blue-green gemstone accents
Pearls: nacre, chiefly aragonite (CaCO₃) and conchiolin; accents appear to be turquoise or similar opaque blue-green stone
Tumbled turquoise
Turquoise — hydrated copper aluminum phosphate, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Blue lace agate (likely dyed or color-enhanced)
Microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony), SiO₂
Tumbled milky quartz (likely quartz/chalcedony)
Quartz, SiO₂; possibly microcrystalline chalcedony
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)
Dyed Magnesite (Howlite imitation)
Magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) with dye
Dyed howlite or turquoise imitation
Howlite: Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅; turquoise: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Tumbled agate or chalcedony
Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), likely gray-brown agate/chalcedony
Turquoise bead bracelet
Turquoise, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; the beads may be stabilized or dyed
Polished blue lace agate slice
Chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz), SiO₂, commonly with blue-gray banding and a druzy quartz center
Tumbled carnelian
Chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz), SiO₂; iron-colored variety
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)
Faceted colorless gemstone, likely quartz or glass imitation
Most plausibly rock crystal (quartz, SiO₂); identity is uncertain because the photograph shows only intense facet reflections
Likely opal-inlay cross pendant
Opal (hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O); central red stone is unidentified
Yellow faceted gemstone, likely citrine
Citrine (yellow quartz, SiO₂); identification from the image is tentative
Blue-green tumbled gemstone, likely turquoise or dyed turquoise
Turquoise: hydrated copper–aluminum phosphate, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; identification is uncertain from the blurry image
Emerald
Beryl, Be₃Al₂(SiO₃)₆, colored green mainly by chromium and/or vanadium
Green cabochon gemstone, likely glass-filled or synthetic emerald imitation
Uncertain; possible synthetic emerald (beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) or green glass
Rainbow Hematite (Man-made/Treated)
Tumbled Hematite with Titanium/Anodized coating (Iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3)
Red faceted gemstone, likely synthetic ruby or red glass imitation
Possibly synthetic corundum (Al₂O₃:Cr³⁺); image alone cannot distinguish it from glass or another imitation
Dyed howlite or magnesite turquoise imitation beads
Howlite: Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅; commonly dyed blue to resemble turquoise
Tumbled carnelian or orange chalcedony
Chalcedony, microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), iron-colored variety
Blue gemstone, likely aquamarine
Beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈, colored blue by iron impurities
Pearl
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) - mainly Aragonite with Conchiolin