Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); visual confirmation is unavailable
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Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); visual confirmation is unavailable
Tourmalinated Quartz
Crystalline Silicon Dioxide with Schorl inclusions (SiO2 + NaFe3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)
Likely amethyst cabochon ring
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration from trace iron and irradiation
Black-and-white agate geode pendant
Agate (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂), likely a hollow geode slice with chalcedony and drusy quartz
Pink amethyst or pale pink quartz gemstone
Quartz, SiO₂; pink coloration may result from microscopic inclusions or irradiation-related defects
Faceted transparent gemstone pendant
Likely cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); possibly diamond or synthetic moissanite
Painted Rock
Weathered Sedimentary Rock (Painted)
Painted River Rock
Painted Quartzite or Smooth Siltstone
Rough Citrine Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with ferric iron impurities
Faceted blue gemstone, likely blue topaz or synthetic spinel
Topaz (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂) or synthetic spinel (MgAl₂O₄); image insufficient for certainty
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Amorphous Silicon Dioxide)
Obsidian
Volcanic glass
Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Jadeite and Mixed Gemstones (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6), Corundum (Al2O3), Beryl (Be3Al2(Si6O18))
Chert (Flint)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Polished amethyst-bearing quartz
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration from irradiation and trace iron
Amber (Simulated/Faturan Style)
Resin mix (Likely Phenolic/Celluloid if synthetic, Succinite if natural)
Pink Granite
Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (Granite)
Clear quartz sphere
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), likely rock crystal or low-grade milky quartz
Blue resin-coated or dyed stone cabochon
Likely dyed chalcedony/agate (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂); exact material is uncertain from the image
Yellow-orange faceted gemstone, likely citrine or yellow topaz
Citrine: quartz, SiO₂; yellow topaz: Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
White Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Polished tiger’s-eye
Quartz variety, SiO₂, with crocidolite-derived iron inclusions
Faceted yellow-green gemstone, likely peridot
Olivine, typically forsterite-rich (Mg₂SiO₄)
Chert
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Tumbled amethyst
Amethyst, purple quartz (SiO₂)
Granodiorite
Granodiorite
Green Aventurine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2+KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)
Yellow Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3:Fe)
Tumbled blue chalcedony (possibly blue agate)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂; chalcedony variety
Beaded gemstone bracelet
Indeterminate; likely small polished mineral beads, possibly turquoise or dyed stone, with metal and glass components
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Diamond (in a gold ring)
Diamond (pure carbon, C)
Black spinel bead strand
Spinel, magnesium aluminum oxide (MgAl₂O₄)
Likely citrine or yellow glass imitation in a silver-tone bracelet
Citrine: quartz, SiO₂; exact material cannot be confirmed visually
Champagne topaz (likely)
Topaz, Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
Obsidian
Volcanic glass (SiO2)
Blue Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Rough Sapphire (Corundum)
Corundum (Al2O3)
Obsidian
Volcanic glass (SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide)
Lapis Lazuli
Lazurite-dominant metamorphic rock, Na8[Al6Si6O24]n(S,Cl,SO4,OH)2
Tanzanite earrings
Tanzanite, blue-violet zoisite (Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH))