Gold and Cubic Zirconia (San Judas Tadeo Pendant)
Native Gold (Au) with Synthetic Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
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Gold and Cubic Zirconia (San Judas Tadeo Pendant)
Native Gold (Au) with Synthetic Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
Faceted glass-like gemstone (likely synthetic quartz or cubic zirconia)
Identification uncertain; possibilities include synthetic quartz (SiO₂) or cubic zirconia (ZrO₂)
Chert (Flint/Jasper variety)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Blue Topaz
Topaz [Al2SiO4(F,OH)2]
Black-and-white agate geode pendant
Agate (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂), likely a hollow geode slice with chalcedony and drusy quartz
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Milky quartz pebble
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Pink tourmaline (rubellite)
Elbaite tourmaline, lithium sodium aluminum borosilicate: Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Labradorite cabochon
Labradorite, a calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar; approximately (Ca,Na)(Al,Si)₄O₈
Clear faceted gemstone, likely quartz (rock crystal)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); exact identity cannot be confirmed from the glare-heavy image
Green aventurine bead (likely)
Quartz, SiO₂, with green fuchsite inclusions
Tumbled amethyst
Amethyst, purple quartz (SiO₂)
Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with aluminum impurities and natural radiation
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Amorphous Silicon Dioxide)
Beach Pebble Quartzite / Chalcedony Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Pink amethyst or pale pink quartz gemstone
Quartz, SiO₂; pink coloration may result from microscopic inclusions or irradiation-related defects
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); visual confirmation is unavailable
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (synthetic zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); possibly colorless quartz or laboratory diamond
Tourmalinated Quartz
Crystalline Silicon Dioxide with Schorl inclusions (SiO2 + NaFe3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)
Obsidian
Volcanic glass
Likely amethyst cabochon ring
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration from trace iron and irradiation
Chert (Flint)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Rough Citrine Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with ferric iron impurities
Polished amethyst-bearing quartz
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration from irradiation and trace iron
Pink Granite
Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (Granite)
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
Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Faceted blue gemstone, likely blue topaz or synthetic spinel
Topaz (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂) or synthetic spinel (MgAl₂O₄); image insufficient for certainty
Jadeite and Mixed Gemstones (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6), Corundum (Al2O3), Beryl (Be3Al2(Si6O18))
Chert
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Diamond (in a gold ring)
Diamond (pure carbon, C)
White Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Polished, carved gemstone (possibly dyed agate or glass-like material)
Unconfirmed from the image; no specific mineral can be identified reliably
Granodiorite
Granodiorite
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
Beaded gemstone bracelet
Indeterminate; likely small polished mineral beads, possibly turquoise or dyed stone, with metal and glass components
Polished tiger’s-eye
Quartz variety, SiO₂, with crocidolite-derived iron inclusions
Faceted yellow-green gemstone, likely peridot
Olivine, typically forsterite-rich (Mg₂SiO₄)