Diamond
Carbon (C), Native Element
Category
Browse synthetic glass specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Diamond
Carbon (C), Native Element
Colorless faceted gemstone (most likely synthetic cubic zirconia)
Cubic zirconia, ZrO₂ (likely synthetic); natural alternatives include quartz or diamond
Larimar
Pectolite (NaCa2Si3O8(OH))
Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
Hematite bead bracelet
Hematite (iron(III) oxide, Fe₂O₃), likely polished magnetic hematite or hematite-coated beads
Diamond ring
Diamond, crystalline carbon (C), likely colorless or near-colorless brilliant-cut stones set in gold
Ruby (Corundum)
Corundum (Aluminum Oxide with Chromium), Al2O3:Cr
Coal (Anthracite/Bituminous)
Carbo fossilium (primarily Carbon)
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia simulant)
Carbon (C) - Diamond / Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) - CZ
Sandstone (likely Fossilized Wood or Concrete Simulacrum)
Arenite / Silicified Wood / Anthropogenic Concrete
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Diamond (Baguette cut)
Carbon (C)
Aquamarine in Onyx / Blue Topaz Pendant
Beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) or Topaz (Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂)
Ruby (Corundum)
Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) with Chromium traces
Mixed gemstone specimens
Likely pink sapphire or tourmaline, red garnet, blue sapphire, precious opal, and green tourmaline/emerald; exact identities cannot be confirmed from the collage
Synthetic Blue Aura Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Metallic Infusion
Magnetite or Hematite-rich Ore
Magnetite (Fe3O4) or Hematite (Fe2O3)
Ruby
Corundum (Al2O3 with Chromium trace impurities)
Polished turquoise cabochon pendant
Turquoise, hydrated copper-aluminum phosphate: CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; likely stabilized or matrix-bearing material
Tumbled amber
Amber (fossilized plant resin; predominantly polymerized diterpenoid resin)
Ammolite
Biogenic gemstone (Aragonite, CaCO3)
Faceted yellow gemstone ring
Likely yellow sapphire (corundum), but exact identification requires testing; alternatives include citrine, chrysoberyl, or treated diamond.
Likely silicon carbide (carborundum)
Synthetic silicon carbide (SiC), likely blue-green crystalline grit
Painted River Rock
Anthropogenic-modified Siliciclastic Sedimentary Rock
Dyed Agate
Chalcedony (SiO2)
Turquoise cabochon
Turquoise, hydrated copper aluminum phosphate — CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O
Polished hematite bead necklace
Hematite (iron(III) oxide, Fe₂O₃), likely polished beads
Clear Quartz (Faceted) / White Sapphire / Goshenite
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) / Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3)
Carborundum (Silicon Carbide)
Silicon Carbide (SiC)
Pink Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Pearl-embellished decorative cross
Pearl (biogenic calcium carbonate, predominantly aragonite) with rhinestone-mounted glass or synthetic gemstones
Moonstone ring
Moonstone, a feldspar variety (typically orthoclase or adularia; KAlSi₃O₈)
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)
Chrysocolla in Malachite
Cu2CO3(OH)2 (Malachite) / Cu2-xAlx(H2-xSi2O5)(OH)4·nH2O (Chrysocolla)
Red gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby or garnet
Ruby: corundum (Al₂O₃); possible alternative: almandine garnet (Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃)
Bismuth crystal
Bismuth (Bi), synthetic laboratory-grown crystal
Build-A-Bear Plush (Non-Geological)
Polyester fibers (C10H8O4)n and Synthetic Polymers
Cubic Zirconia (Diamond Simulant)
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Diamond (or Diamond Simulant)
Carbon (C)
White chalcedony (possibly milky quartz) cabochon
Chalcedony, microcrystalline SiO₂; appearance may also represent milky quartz or synthetic imitation
Cubic Zirconia (Jewelry Setting)
Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2)
Cubic Zirconia (Faceted)
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)