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Biogenic Material

Browse biogenic material specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

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Peat

Diatomite

Dunite

Limonite

Diamond

Peacock Opal

Metarhyolite

Rhodochrosite

Shell Opal

Madagascar Opal

Lavender Obsidian

Electric Blue Obsidian

Light Green Quartzite (Metamorphosed Quartz Sandstone (SiO2 with chlorite or mica inclusions)) — metamorphic

Light Green Quartzite

Metamorphosed Quartz Sandstone (SiO2 with chlorite or mica inclusions)

Sandstone (Red) (Arenite (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Red)

Arenite (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3)

Sandstone (Quartzose) (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose)

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 primarily)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 primarily)

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (mostly SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (mostly SiO2)

Orange Quartz with Epidote (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Calcium Aluminum Iron Silicate hydroxide (Ca2(Al2,Fe)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))) — mineral

Orange Quartz with Epidote

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Calcium Aluminum Iron Silicate hydroxide (Ca2(Al2,Fe)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))

Red Sandstone (Arenite (composed primarily of Quartz and Iron Oxide)) — sedimentary

Red Sandstone

Arenite (composed primarily of Quartz and Iron Oxide)

Olivine (Peridot) (Magnesium Iron Silicate (Mg, Fe)2SiO4) — mineral

Olivine (Peridot)

Magnesium Iron Silicate (Mg, Fe)2SiO4

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone) (Clastic sedimentary rock (SiO2 major component)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone)

Clastic sedimentary rock (SiO2 major component)

Jasper (Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with impurities) — sedimentary

Jasper

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with impurities

Granite Pebble (Salt and Pepper Granite) (Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (primarily Quartz, Feldspar, and Biotite/Amphibole)) — igneous

Granite Pebble (Salt and Pepper Granite)

Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (primarily Quartz, Feldspar, and Biotite/Amphibole)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 based typically)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 based typically)

Coquina / Fossiliferous Limestone (Bioclastic Limestone (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Coquina / Fossiliferous Limestone

Bioclastic Limestone (CaCO3)

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone) (Sandstone (SiO2 with various trace minerals)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone)

Sandstone (SiO2 with various trace minerals)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 based)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 based)

Quartzite pebble (Metamorphic rock (mainly SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite pebble

Metamorphic rock (mainly SiO2)

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Ferruginous Sandstone (SiO2 with Fe2O3)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Ferruginous Sandstone (SiO2 with Fe2O3)

Puddingstone (Conglomerate) — Sedimentary

Puddingstone

Conglomerate

Sandstone (Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2)

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

Sunstone

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

Quartzite (Quartzite (predominantly SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (predominantly SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite (typically SiO2 + others)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (typically SiO2 + others)

Quartz Pebble (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Pebble

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Fossilized Sea Urchin (Echinoid) (Echinoidea (Fossil specimen, often replaced by Calcite or Silica)) — sedimentary

Fossilized Sea Urchin (Echinoid)

Echinoidea (Fossil specimen, often replaced by Calcite or Silica)

Sandstone (Greywacke/Lithic Sandstone) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (Lithic Sandstone)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Greywacke/Lithic Sandstone)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (Lithic Sandstone)

Conglomerate (Conglomerate) — sedimentary

Conglomerate

Conglomerate

Granite River Rock (Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (Granite)) — igneous

Granite River Rock

Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (Granite)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 based)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 based)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 principal)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 principal)

Polygenetic Conglomerate (or Breccia) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock) — sedimentary

Polygenetic Conglomerate (or Breccia)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock

Sandstone (with Arkose characteristics) (Clastic sedimentary rock (SiO2 with KAlSi3O8)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (with Arkose characteristics)

Clastic sedimentary rock (SiO2 with KAlSi3O8)

Sandstone (Quartzose) (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose)

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Sandstone Cobble (Arenite (Secondary classification based on grain size)) — sedimentary

Sandstone Cobble

Arenite (Secondary classification based on grain size)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 primarily)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 primarily)

Milky Quartz (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Arenite (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 cementation)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 cementation)

River Jasper (Chert/Chalcedony) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide impurities) — sedimentary

River Jasper (Chert/Chalcedony)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide impurities

River Pebble (Quartz-rich) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with various inclusions) — sedimentary

River Pebble (Quartz-rich)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with various inclusions

Sandstone (Calcareous or Ferruginous) (Clastic sedimentary rock (SiO2 with CaCO3 or Fe2O3 cement)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Calcareous or Ferruginous)

Clastic sedimentary rock (SiO2 with CaCO3 or Fe2O3 cement)

Limestone (Calcareous sedimentary rock (primarily Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone

Calcareous sedimentary rock (primarily Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 based)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 based)