Diamond (or Diamond Simulant)
C (Carbon) or synthetic equivalent
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Diamond (or Diamond Simulant)
C (Carbon) or synthetic equivalent
Clear faceted gemstone, likely quartz (rock crystal)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂); exact identity cannot be confirmed from the glare-heavy image
Green cabochon gemstone pendant, likely turquoise or dyed green turquoise
Probably turquoise, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; exact identification requires testing
Faceted glass-like gemstone (likely synthetic quartz or cubic zirconia)
Identification uncertain; possibilities include synthetic quartz (SiO₂) or cubic zirconia (ZrO₂)
Beach Pebble Quartzite / Chalcedony Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Smoky Quartz
Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)
Smoky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with aluminum impurities and natural radiation
Dark blue polished stone pendant
Indeterminate; possibly sodalite, lapis lazuli, or blue slag/glass-like material
Gold and Cubic Zirconia (San Judas Tadeo Pendant)
Native Gold (Au) with Synthetic Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
Pink tourmaline (rubellite)
Elbaite tourmaline, lithium sodium aluminum borosilicate: Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Assorted gemstone jewelry
Mixed natural and synthetic gemstone cabochons and faceted stones; individual species cannot be determined reliably from this image
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (synthetic zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); possibly colorless quartz or laboratory diamond
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely cubic zirconia
Cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); visual confirmation is unavailable
Man-made Synthetic Material (Not a rock or mineral)
Polyester (Polyethylene terephthalate) / Faux Fur
Tourmalinated Quartz
Crystalline Silicon Dioxide with Schorl inclusions (SiO2 + NaFe3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)
Man-made Synthetic Material (Plastic/Composite)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) or High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Likely amethyst cabochon ring
Quartz, SiO₂; purple coloration from trace iron and irradiation
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
Green cabochon gemstone, likely glass-filled or synthetic emerald imitation
Uncertain; possible synthetic emerald (beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) or green glass
Jadeite and Mixed Gemstones (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6), Corundum (Al2O3), Beryl (Be3Al2(Si6O18))
Amethyst ring
Amethyst, purple quartz (SiO₂)
Sapphire (Blue)
Corundum (Al2O3)
Amber (Simulated/Faturan Style)
Resin mix (Likely Phenolic/Celluloid if synthetic, Succinite if natural)
Synthetic Costume Glove (Paws)
Polyethylene terephthalate (Polyester) & Polyurethane blend
White Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Polished tiger’s-eye
Quartz variety, SiO₂, with crocidolite-derived iron inclusions
Yellow Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3:Fe)
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Cut gemstone ring, likely diamond
Diamond (carbon, C), faceted gemstone; exact stone identification is uncertain from the image
Tumbled amethyst
Amethyst, purple quartz (SiO₂)
Likely citrine or yellow glass imitation in a silver-tone bracelet
Citrine: quartz, SiO₂; exact material cannot be confirmed visually
Gemstone jewelry ensemble
Likely mixed gemstone and glass-bead jewelry; exact stones cannot be determined from the image
Blue Sapphire
Corundum (Al2O3)
Synthetic Costume Accessory (Non-Geological)
Polyester and Acrylic Fiber (Anthropogenic polymer)
Lapis Lazuli
Lazurite-dominant metamorphic rock, Na8[Al6Si6O24]n(S,Cl,SO4,OH)2
Tanzanite earrings
Tanzanite, blue-violet zoisite (Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH))
Plastic Building Toy (Lego-style piece)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Goldstone (aventurine glass)
Synthetic copper-bearing soda-lime glass; commonly sold as red goldstone
Synthetic Faux Fur Fursuit
Polyacrylonitrile / Polyester (Synthetic Textile)