
mineral
White tumbled stone, possibly quartz or marble
Unidentified; appearance alone cannot distinguish quartz (SiO₂) from calcite-rich marble (CaCO₃).
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectSmall, rounded, opaque white piece with a matte-to-satin surface; hardness and crystal structure cannot be determined from the image. Quartz is Mohs 7; calcite marble is typically Mohs 3.
Identified More mineral →
Explore White tumbled stone, possibly quartz or marble in the encyclopedia →Identify your own rocks.
Get a report just like this from any photo, free.
Physical properties
Small, rounded, opaque white piece with a matte-to-satin surface; hardness and crystal structure cannot be determined from the image. Quartz is Mohs 7; calcite marble is typically Mohs 3.
Formation & geological history
Likely a naturally occurring stone that has been shaped or tumbled; its specific formation process and age are unknown without testing.
Uses & applications
Small polished stones are used for crafts, decoration, and collecting; no specific industrial use can be assigned from this image.
Geological facts
A scratch test and dilute acid test can help distinguish quartz from calcite, but may damage the specimen.
Field identification & locations
The rounded outline and pale, fine-grained appearance are visible clues, but identification requires closer inspection or testing. White quartz and marble occur worldwide.
More like this
Other mineral specimens
Gneiss or Schist
Gneiss or Mica Schist with Garnet
Metamorphic
Sandstone (with potential mineral staining/concretions)
Arenite (SiO2 based)
sedimentary
Epidote
Epidote | Ca2(Al2,Fe3+)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
metamorphic
Pegmatite with Tourmaline and Quartz
Igneous Pegmatite
igneous
Granite
Granite (Phaneritic intrusive igneous rock)
igneous
Septarian Pebble
Septarian nodule / Concretion
sedimentary