Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Carbon (C) or Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
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Browse synthetic mineral specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia)
Carbon (C) or Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Cubic Zirconia (Faceted)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Zirconia (Ceramic) & Ion-X Glass
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2) and Ion-strengthened Aluminosilicate Glass
Opalite (Man-made Glass)
Synthetic Silicon Dioxide Glass (SiO2 + metal oxides)
Faceted Gemstone
Unknown transparent mineral, possibly Diamond (C), Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2), Quartz (SiO2), or Glass
Cubic Zirconia (as used in jewelry setting)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Man-made Synthetic Material (Costume Faux Fur)
Synthetic Polymer (Polyester/Acrylic)
Cubic Zirconia
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2)
Ruby (in costume jewelry context)
Corundum (Al2O3) with Chromium impurities
Blue cabochon gemstone, likely synthetic spinel or glass
Undetermined; possible synthetic cobalt-blue spinel (MgAl₂O₄) or colored glass
Opalite
Synthetic glass / Opalized glass
The user-provided image does not contain a rock or mineral specimen
Red gemstone, likely ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), colored red by chromium; identity cannot be confirmed from the photo
Opalite (Synthetic Moonstone/Sea Opal)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) glass with metallic inclusions
Ruby (set in a ring; possibly synthetic or imitation)
Corundum, Al₂O₃; red color is typically caused by chromium
Opalite
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Rainbow Hematite / Magnetic Hematite
Iron oxide (Fe2O3) - often synthetic/coated for beads
Ruby (Raw Corundum)
Al2O3 (Aluminum Oxide)
Red faceted gemstone, likely synthetic ruby or red glass imitation
Possibly synthetic corundum (Al₂O₃:Cr³⁺); image alone cannot distinguish it from glass or another imitation
Clear faceted gemstone in an ornate metal bracelet
Unidentified transparent faceted stone; possibilities include quartz (SiO₂), zircon (ZrSiO₄), or glass—image alone cannot distinguish them
Red gemstone, likely ruby
Corundum (Al₂O₃), colored red by chromium
Opalite
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Opalite (Man-made Glass)
Synthetic Opalised Glass
Blue crystal pendant (likely blue glass or synthetic crystal)
Not identifiable from the image; possibly synthetic quartz or glass, rather than a natural mineral
Faceted clear gemstone ring, likely quartz or glass imitation
Unidentified colorless faceted material; quartz (SiO₂) is possible, but the image cannot distinguish it from glass or another gem
Opalite
Synthetic Opalite Glass
Blue-green faceted pendant stone
Undetermined; possibly synthetic glass or a blue-green gemstone such as topaz or quartz
Opalite
Synthetic glass (SiO2 + impurities)
Rock Crystal (Clear Quartz)
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Small colored gemstone or glass cabochons (uncertain)
Not identifiable from the image; the pieces may be colored glass or synthetic stones rather than natural minerals.
Mood Ring Stone
Liquid crystal thermotropic polymer
Clear Quartz (Faceted) or Cubic Zirconia / Glass imitation
SiO2 (if Quartz), ZrO2 (if Cubic Zirconia)
Silicon Carbide
Silicon Carbide, SiC
Opalite-style glass pendant
Man-made opalescent glass (not natural opal)
Loose faceted colorless gemstones, likely quartz or glass-like mineral chips
Most consistent with quartz (SiO₂), though the photograph cannot exclude synthetic cubic zirconia or glass
Opalite
Man-made glass (traditionally simulated Opal)
Asphalt / Road Aggregate
Bituminous Conglomerate (synthetic)
Green faceted or cabochon gemstone (possibly glass or synthetic)
Undetermined; possibilities include green beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈), quartz (SiO₂), or synthetic glass
Blue Goldstone
Man-made glass infused with copper crystals
Opalite
Synthetic Opalite Glass / Opalized Glass
Cubic Zirconia (Jewelry Setting)
Zirconium Dioxide (ZrO2)
Citrine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)