Likely clear quartz crystal (possibly cut/polished quartz or glass imitation)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
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Browse synthetic glass specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Likely clear quartz crystal (possibly cut/polished quartz or glass imitation)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Blue Sapphire (Synthetic or Man-made Glass Imitation)
Corundum (Al2O3) if natural; Lead-glass or Spinal if synthetic
Zirconia (Ceramic) & Ion-X Glass
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2) and Ion-strengthened Aluminosilicate Glass
Red gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby or red glass; exact stone cannot be confirmed from the image
Ruby (corundum, Al₂O₃) if natural; the setting appears to be silver-tone metal
Opalite
Man-made Glass (Synthetic Opalized Glass)
Blue-green faceted gemstone, possibly glass or synthetic material
Not identifiable from the image; possible synthetic spinel or glass
Costume Jewelry with Synthetic Gemstones
Synthetic Cubic Zirconia and Glass (SiO2 / ZrO2)
Red faceted gemstone, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Ruby: corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), chromium-colored; identity cannot be confirmed visually
Opalite
Man-made Glass (Synthetic Opalized Glass)
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely glass or quartz
Uncertain; possibly quartz (SiO₂), but the strong uniform brilliance and apparent molded/faceted form may indicate leaded glass or cubic zirconia
Clear-stone silver-tone teardrop earring
The stones may be colorless quartz or glass; the image does not allow reliable identification. Metal setting appears silver-tone.
Opalite
Synthetic Opalized Glass (SiO2 + additives)
Opalite
Synthetic Opalite Glass (Silicon Dioxide)
Red gemstone ring, possibly synthetic ruby or red glass
Unidentified red stone; ruby is corundum (Al₂O₃), but the image cannot confirm its identity
Goldstone
Aventurine glass
Gem-set gold ring
Unidentified transparent gemstone, possibly quartz or glass, set in a gold-colored metal ring
Blue faceted gemstone, likely sapphire
Corundum (Al₂O₃), likely blue sapphire; identity cannot be confirmed from the photograph alone
Pink faceted gemstone, possibly pink sapphire
Uncertain from the image; possibly corundum (Al₂O₃)
Small stud earring with a purple gemstone (possibly amethyst)
Possible amethyst, a purple variety of quartz (SiO₂); identification is uncertain from the image
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Green gemstone ring, possibly emerald
The green stone may be emerald (beryl, Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈), but the photo cannot confirm its identity; the setting appears to be silver-colored metal.
Opalite
Opalescent Glass (SiO2 + coloring agents)
Faceted clear gemstone in a gold-tone ring
Likely colorless quartz (SiO₂); the image does not establish the stone identity, and glass or another gem is possible
Amethyst quartz cluster
Quartz, SiO₂; purple variety amethyst
Blue glass-like bead or gemstone keychain ornament
Indeterminate; likely cobalt-blue glass or synthetic blue spinel, not identifiable as a natural mineral from the image
Imitation or Cultured Pearl Earrings
Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) or synthetic polymer/glass
Faceted gemstone in a jewelry setting
Indeterminate from image; likely quartz, cubic zirconia, or another transparent faceted stone
Pink/red faceted gemstone, likely synthetic ruby or pink sapphire
Corundum, aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃); likely lab-grown or treated material
Blue Sapphire (likely costume glass imitation)
Corundum (Al2O3) with iron/titanium impurities
Ruby / Red Corundum
Al2O3 (Aluminum Oxide with Chromium trace)
Opalite crescent pendant
Opalite (man-made opalescent glass; not a natural mineral)
Ruby (or potential synthetic/imitation)
Corundum (Al2O3)
The user-provided image does not contain a rock or mineral specimen
Costume Jewelry Gemstones (Emerald-imitation and semi-precious beads)
BeCuAl6Si6O18 (Beryl structure), frequently simulated by glass or synthetic spinel
Pink faceted gemstone ring (stone uncertain)
Possibly tourmaline or glass; image alone cannot establish identity
Red cabochon gemstone ring, likely synthetic ruby or red glass
Possibly corundum (Al₂O₃, chromium-colored); identity cannot be confirmed from the image
Faceted purple gemstone, possibly amethyst
Likely quartz (SiO₂), variety amethyst; identification is uncertain from the image
Red faceted gemstone, likely synthetic ruby or red spinel
Ruby: corundum (Al₂O₃); spinel: MgAl₂O₄; visual identification alone is insufficient
Tumbled blue-green stone, possibly aquamarine or chalcedony
Indeterminate from image; possibilities include beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) or cryptocrystalline quartz (SiO₂)
Clear quartz crystal sphere
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂)
Goldstone
Man-made glass infused with copper crystals
Colorless faceted gemstone, likely glass or cubic zirconia
Probably cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide, ZrO₂); diamond cannot be confirmed visually