Build-A-Bear Plush (Non-Geological)
Polyester fibers (C10H8O4)n and Synthetic Polymers
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Browse synthetic (not a natural rock) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Build-A-Bear Plush (Non-Geological)
Polyester fibers (C10H8O4)n and Synthetic Polymers
Blue-green gemstone ring, likely treated turquoise or synthetic/treated beryl
Indeterminate from image; possibilities include turquoise (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O), apatite, or treated beryl
Amethyst cabochon
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), purple variety colored mainly by iron impurities and irradiation
Black onyx or black obsidian bead bracelet
Likely chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂) if onyx; alternatively volcanic glass (obsidian)
White cabochon gemstone, likely agate or chalcedony
Cryptocrystalline quartz (SiO₂), probably chalcedony/agate; exact identification is uncertain from the overexposed image
Mystic Topaz
Aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide with titanium coating (Al2SiO4(F,OH)2)
Opalite
Man-made Glass (Synthetic Opalized Glass)
Note on Image Identification: Textile
N/A (Anthropogenic material)
Rainbow carborundum (silicon carbide)
Silicon carbide, SiC; commonly synthetic moissanite/carborundum specimen
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Blue glass-like cabochon, likely dyed or synthetic material
Uncertain; possibly dyed chalcedony, synthetic spinel, or blue glass
Emerald and diamond ring
Emerald: beryl, Be3Al2Si6O18, colored green by chromium and/or vanadium; surrounding stones appear to be diamonds, crystalline carbon (C)
Opal cabochon
Hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O; likely common or synthetic opal
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Jadeite and Mixed Gemstones (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6), Corundum (Al2O3), Beryl (Be3Al2(Si6O18))
Polished green-and-black banded cabochon (likely malachite imitation or dyed agate)
Uncertain; possible malachite (Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂), banded agate (SiO₂), or man-made glass
Blue Sapphire (in a faceted jewelry setting)
Corundum (Al2O3) with trace Iron and Titanium
Likely citrine or yellow glass imitation in a silver-tone bracelet
Citrine: quartz, SiO₂; exact material cannot be confirmed visually
Asphalt Concrete (Bituminous Conglomerate)
Anthropogenic Bituminous Conglomerate
Orange cabochon gemstone, likely amber or amber-like resin
Natural amber: fossilized plant resin (organic mineraloid), commonly succinite; exact identification requires testing
Ruby (Corundum)
Corundum (Aluminum Oxide with Chromium), Al2O3:Cr
Obsidian (black volcanic glass)
Obsidian; predominantly rhyolitic volcanic glass, mainly SiO₂ with minor feldspar, quartz, and iron oxides
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)
Sapphire (likely blue synthetic sapphire or blue glass in a ring)
Corundum (Al₂O₃), specifically the blue variety due to trace amounts of iron and titanium impurities. If synthetic, it would still be Al₂O₃.
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with trace Chromium/Vanadium
Goldstone (Brown)
Aventurine Glass (Silicon Dioxide infused with Copper crystals)
Diamond ring
Diamond, crystalline carbon (C), likely a faceted mounted stone
Pumice
Vesicular volcanic rock, primarily silica-rich volcanic glass (commonly rhyolitic or dacitic)
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with aluminum impurities and natural radiation
Painted River Rock
Anthropogenic-modified Siliciclastic Sedimentary Rock
Star ruby cabochon ring
Corundum, Al₂O₃ (ruby variety), displaying asterism
Sodium Polyacrylate (Superabsorbent Polymer)
Sodium Polyacrylate [-CH2-CH(COONa)-]n
Iridescent opal-like specimen
Likely common opal (hydrated amorphous silica, SiO₂·nH₂O), possibly treated or synthetic
Blue glass-like heart pendant, likely synthetic blue spinel or colored glass
Unconfirmed; possibly synthetic spinel (MgAl₂O₄) or cobalt-colored glass
Diamond (faceted)
Diamond (Pure Carbon, C)
Ruby (Faceted)
Corundum (Al2O3 with Cr trace elements)
Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)
Opalite glass sphere (likely synthetic imitation)
Man-made opalescent glass; not natural opal
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Strawberry Quartz
Silicon Dioxide with Hematite inclusions (SiO2 + Fe2O3)
Peridot gemstone pendant
Olivine, gem-quality forsteritic olivine (approximately (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄)
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)