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Anthropic Metallic Specimen

Browse anthropic metallic specimen specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-based sedimentary-derived metamorphic rock)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-based sedimentary-derived metamorphic rock)

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon)

Banded Iron Formation (BIF) (Banded Iron Formation (predominantly Hematite Fe2O3 and magnetite Fe3O4 alternating with Chert SiO2)) — sedimentary

Banded Iron Formation (BIF)

Banded Iron Formation (predominantly Hematite Fe2O3 and magnetite Fe3O4 alternating with Chert SiO2)

Galena (Lead(II) sulfide (PbS)) — mineral

Galena

Lead(II) sulfide (PbS)

Pyrite (Iron Sulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite

Iron Sulfide (FeS2)

Sunstone (Oligoclase or Andesine (Labradorite) Feldspar (Na,Ca)(Si,Al)4O8) — mineral

Sunstone

Oligoclase or Andesine (Labradorite) Feldspar (Na,Ca)(Si,Al)4O8

Limonite Concretion (Ironstone) (Limonite (Hydrated Iron(III) Oxide-Hydroxide, FeO(OH)·nH2O)) — sedimentary

Limonite Concretion (Ironstone)

Limonite (Hydrated Iron(III) Oxide-Hydroxide, FeO(OH)·nH2O)

Basalt (Basalt (Aphanitic Mafic Volcanic Rock)) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt (Aphanitic Mafic Volcanic Rock)

Nuummite (Nuummite (Orthorhombic amphiboles: Anthophyllite and Gedrite)) — metamorphic

Nuummite

Nuummite (Orthorhombic amphiboles: Anthophyllite and Gedrite)

Basalt (Extrusive mafic igneous rock) — igneous

Basalt

Extrusive mafic igneous rock

Biotite Schist (Biotite Schist (predominantly K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH,F)2)) — metamorphic

Biotite Schist

Biotite Schist (predominantly K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH,F)2)

Limonite (Iron Ore) (Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O)) — mineral

Limonite (Iron Ore)

Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O)

Moqui Marble (Shaman Stone) (Ironstone Concretion (Fe2O3 - Hematite/Goethite shell with Sandstone core)) — sedimentary

Moqui Marble (Shaman Stone)

Ironstone Concretion (Fe2O3 - Hematite/Goethite shell with Sandstone core)

Mica Schist (Foliated Metamorphic Rock (rich in Muscovite or Biotite)) — metamorphic

Mica Schist

Foliated Metamorphic Rock (rich in Muscovite or Biotite)

Schist (Mica Schist (Medium-grade metamorphic rock)) — metamorphic

Schist

Mica Schist (Medium-grade metamorphic rock)

Basalt (Basalt (Fine-grained extrusive igneous rock)) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt (Fine-grained extrusive igneous rock)

Basalt with Desert Varnish (Mafic Volcanic Rock (Fe/Mg rich Silicate)) — igneous

Basalt with Desert Varnish

Mafic Volcanic Rock (Fe/Mg rich Silicate)

Banded Iron Formation (BIF) / Iron Ore (Banded Iron Formation (composed primarily of Hematite (Fe2O3) and Magnetite (Fe3O4) with Quartz/Chert)) — sedimentary

Banded Iron Formation (BIF) / Iron Ore

Banded Iron Formation (composed primarily of Hematite (Fe2O3) and Magnetite (Fe3O4) with Quartz/Chert)

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)

Basalt (Basalt) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt

Basalt (Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock)) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock)

Schist (Mica Schist) — metamorphic

Schist

Mica Schist

Basalt (Vesicular) (Basalt (Mafic Extrusive Igneous Rock)) — igneous

Basalt (Vesicular)

Basalt (Mafic Extrusive Igneous Rock)

Basalt (Basalt (Aphanitic Mafic Igneous Rock)) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt (Aphanitic Mafic Igneous Rock)

Moqui Marble (Concretion) (Iron Oxide Concretion (Hematite-cemented Sandstone)) — sedimentary

Moqui Marble (Concretion)

Iron Oxide Concretion (Hematite-cemented Sandstone)

Mica Schist (Mica Schist (Main mineral constituents: Muscovite/Biotite, Quartz, Feldspar)) — metamorphic

Mica Schist

Mica Schist (Main mineral constituents: Muscovite/Biotite, Quartz, Feldspar)

Green Aventurine (Quartzite with Fuchsite inclusions (SiO2 + K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)) — metamorphic

Green Aventurine

Quartzite with Fuchsite inclusions (SiO2 + K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)

Pyrite (Iron Sulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite

Iron Sulfide (FeS2)

Fluorite (Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)) — mineral

Fluorite

Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)

Graphite (Graphite (Chemical Formula: C)) — Mineral (Native Element)

Graphite

Graphite (Chemical Formula: C)

Mineral (Native Element)

Pyrite (Iron Disulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite

Iron Disulfide (FeS2)

Bornite (Bornite (Cu5FeS4)) — mineral

Bornite

Bornite (Cu5FeS4)

Basalt (Mafic Igneous Rock (composed primarily of Pyroxene and Plagioclase Feldspar)) — Igneous

Basalt

Mafic Igneous Rock (composed primarily of Pyroxene and Plagioclase Feldspar)

Schist (Chlorite/Mica Schist) — metamorphic

Schist

Chlorite/Mica Schist

Green Aventurine (Aventurine Quartz (SiO2 with Fuchsite inclusions)) — mineral

Green Aventurine

Aventurine Quartz (SiO2 with Fuchsite inclusions)

Aventurine (Green Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Fuchsite (Mica)) — mineral

Aventurine (Green Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Fuchsite (Mica)

Schist (Mica Schist) — metamorphic

Schist

Mica Schist

Schist (Mica Schist (Group of medium-grade metamorphic rocks)) — metamorphic

Schist

Mica Schist (Group of medium-grade metamorphic rocks)

Basalt (Extrusive mafic igneous rock) — igneous

Basalt

Extrusive mafic igneous rock

Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock (various silicate minerals including Pyroxene and Plagioclase)) — igneous

Basalt

Mafic volcanic rock (various silicate minerals including Pyroxene and Plagioclase)

Mica Schist (Mica Schist (primarily Muscovite or Biotite KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)) — metamorphic

Mica Schist

Mica Schist (primarily Muscovite or Biotite KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)

Turquoise with Pyrite (Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium [CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O] with Iron Pyrite (FeS2)) — mineral

Turquoise with Pyrite

Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium [CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O] with Iron Pyrite (FeS2)