Weathered granite cobble
Granite, typically quartz–alkali feldspar–plagioclase with biotite or hornblende
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Weathered granite cobble
Granite, typically quartz–alkali feldspar–plagioclase with biotite or hornblende
Polished orange chalcedony (likely carnelian)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂; iron-stained chalcedony
Iron-stained quartz-rich rock, likely granite or pegmatite fragment
Weathered granite/pegmatite; mainly quartz (SiO₂) with feldspar and iron-oxide staining
Faceted green gemstone, likely peridot
Olivine, gem-quality forsteritic olivine: (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Likely weathered quartz-bearing rock fragment
Indeterminate granitic or quartz-rich silicate rock; chiefly quartz (SiO₂), possibly feldspar
Tiger’s eye
Quartz (SiO₂) with fibrous crocidolite pseudomorphs and iron oxides
Tumbled white stone, possibly howlite or magnesite
Howlite: Ca₂B₅SiO₉(OH)₅; possible magnesite: MgCO₃
Tumbled metallic sulfide mineral specimen, likely pyrite-bearing ore
Likely pyrite (FeS₂) with associated sulfides and host rock; exact identification requires testing
Tumbled dark purple quartz, likely amethyst
Quartz (SiO₂), purple variety amethyst; possibly iron-bearing quartz with surface sparkle
Tumbled chalcedony or quartz fragment
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂ (probable chalcedony)
Polished red jasper
Jasper, opaque microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂) colored mainly by iron oxides
Clear quartz crystal
Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂)
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