Quartz (Druzy / Goldstone Gemstone Cabochon)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
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Browse sedimentary (synthetic) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Quartz (Druzy / Goldstone Gemstone Cabochon)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Likely clear quartz crystal (possibly cut/polished quartz or glass imitation)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Opal gemstone pendant
Opal (hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O)
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)
Limonite (Iron Ore)
Limonite; FeO(OH)·nH2O
Clear quartz crystal sphere
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂)
Tumbled hematite
Hematite (iron(III) oxide, Fe₂O₃)
Polished gemstone tower assortment
Primarily quartz varieties and simulants; apparent amethyst (SiO₂), rose quartz (SiO₂), clear quartz (SiO₂), fluorite (CaF₂), sodalite, malachite, and possibly dyed or composite stones
Red gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby or red spinel
Ruby: corundum (Al₂O₃); spinel: MgAl₂O₄; exact identity requires testing
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) colored by Chromium and/or Vanadium
Opal ring
Precious opal, hydrated amorphous silica (SiO₂·nH₂O), set in a metal ring
Hematite bead bracelet
Hematite (Fe₂O₃), likely polished or magnetically enhanced beads
Opalite
Man-made opalescent glass
Red glassy cabochon, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Uncertain; possible synthetic corundum (Al₂O₃, chromium-colored) or man-made glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Opalite
Synthetic opalescent glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalized Glass
Hematite bead bracelet
Hematite (iron(III) oxide, Fe₂O₃), likely polished magnetic hematite or hematite-coated beads
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Cubic Carbon (C) or Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Red gemstone, likely ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), colored red by chromium; identity cannot be confirmed from the photo
Star sapphire ring
Corundum (Al₂O₃), likely asteriated sapphire
Tumbled hematite
Hematite (Fe₂O₃), commonly sold as “magnetic hematite” when synthetic or magnetized
Dyed Agate
Chalcedony (SiO2)
Ruby (set in a ring; possibly synthetic or imitation)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; red color is typically caused by chromium
Faceted red gemstone, likely ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), red variety colored mainly by chromium
Coal (Anthracite/Bituminous)
Carbo fossilium (primarily Carbon)
Sandstone (likely Fossilized Wood or Concrete Simulacrum)
Arenite / Silicified Wood / Anthropogenic Concrete
Painted River Rock
Anthropogenic-modified Siliciclastic Sedimentary Rock
Opalite
Man-made Glass (Synthetic Opalized Glass)
Red gemstone ring (likely synthetic ruby or red glass)
Possibly corundum (Al₂O₃), chromium-colored; identity cannot be confirmed from the image
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Faceted Clear Gemstone (Likely Quartz or Cubic Zirconia)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) or Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Polished hematite bead necklace
Hematite (iron(III) oxide, Fe₂O₃), likely polished beads
Opalite
Synthetic Opalized Glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalite Glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Opalite (Synthetic Moonstone/Opal)
Synthetic Silica Glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Opalite
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Opalite (Man-made Glass)
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Faceted Quartz or Cubic Zirconia
SiO2 (Quartz) or ZrO2 (Cubic Zirconia)