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Igneous, Sedimentary, And Metamorphic Mix

Browse igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic mix 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)

Smoky Quartz in Matrix (Silicon dioxide (SiO2) within Pegmatite/Gneiss) — igneous

Smoky Quartz in Matrix

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) within Pegmatite/Gneiss

Granite Gneiss (Gneiss (High-grade metamorphic rock formed from granitic precursor)) — metamorphic

Granite Gneiss

Gneiss (High-grade metamorphic rock formed from granitic precursor)

Pyrite (Iron Disulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite

Iron Disulfide (FeS2)

Yellow Chalcedony (Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Yellow Chalcedony (Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Chalcedony (Common Opal variant) (Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with varying levels of hydration) — mineral

Chalcedony (Common Opal variant)

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with varying levels of hydration

White Chalcedony (Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

White Chalcedony (Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Agate Nodule / Weathered Chert (SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide - Microcrystalline Quartz)) — Sedimentary / Mineral

Agate Nodule / Weathered Chert

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide - Microcrystalline Quartz)

Sedimentary / Mineral

Pyrite (Fool's Gold) Cube (Iron Sulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite (Fool's Gold) Cube

Iron Sulfide (FeS2)

Pink Granite (Gneissic transition) (Pink Biotite Granite) — igneous

Pink Granite (Gneissic transition)

Pink Biotite Granite

Garnet Schist (Garnetiferous Micaceous Schist) — metamorphic

Garnet Schist

Garnetiferous Micaceous Schist

White Marble (Recrystallized Calcite Rock (CaCO3)) — metamorphic

White Marble

Recrystallized Calcite Rock (CaCO3)

Marble (Recrystallized Calcite / Dolomite (CaCO3)) — metamorphic

Marble

Recrystallized Calcite / Dolomite (CaCO3)

Pebble (likely Sandstone or Granitic Pebble) (Clastic Sediment (or specific rock type, e.g., Arenite, Granitoid Pebble)) — Rock (likely Sedimentary)

Pebble (likely Sandstone or Granitic Pebble)

Clastic Sediment (or specific rock type, e.g., Arenite, Granitoid Pebble)

Rock (likely Sedimentary)

Slate (Foliated Metamorphic Rock (composed primarily of Quartz, Muscovite, and Illite)) — metamorphic

Slate

Foliated Metamorphic Rock (composed primarily of Quartz, Muscovite, and Illite)

Sandstone (with potentially metamorphic or basaltic bands) (Arenite / Lithic Wacke) — sedimentary

Sandstone (with potentially metamorphic or basaltic bands)

Arenite / Lithic Wacke

Fairy Stone (Staurolite Concretion) (Staurolite (Fe2+2Al9Si4O23(OH))) — metamorphic

Fairy Stone (Staurolite Concretion)

Staurolite (Fe2+2Al9Si4O23(OH))

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (SiO2)

Petrified Wood (Silicified Wood (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Petrified Wood

Silicified Wood (SiO2)

Raw Green Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron silicate inclusions) — sedimentary

Raw Green Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron silicate inclusions

Quartzite Geode or Crystalline Quartz Node (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Geode or Crystalline Quartz Node

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Dalmatian Jasper (Dalmatian Stone (comprised of Feldspar, Quartz, and Arfvedsonite)) — igneous

Dalmatian Jasper

Dalmatian Stone (comprised of Feldspar, Quartz, and Arfvedsonite)

Dalmatian Jasper (Peralkaline Quartz Feldspar Porphyry) — igneous

Dalmatian Jasper

Peralkaline Quartz Feldspar Porphyry

Dalmatian Stone (Dalmatian Jasper (Aplitic Rock)) — igneous

Dalmatian Stone

Dalmatian Jasper (Aplitic Rock)

Sapphire (Corundum (Al2O3)) — mineral

Sapphire

Corundum (Al2O3)

Quartz (Citrine) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Citrine)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz (Water-worn pebble) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Water-worn pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Blue Sapphire (Corundum (Al2O3)) — mineral

Blue Sapphire

Corundum (Al2O3)

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Smoky Quartz with Iron Inclusions (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz with Iron Inclusions

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Smoky Quartz and Clear Quartz Geode (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz and Clear Quartz Geode

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Emerald in Matrix (Emerald (Beryllium Aluminum Silicate), Be3Al2(SiO3)6) — mineral

Emerald in Matrix

Emerald (Beryllium Aluminum Silicate), Be3Al2(SiO3)6

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

Quartz Pebble

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Sunstone (Aventurine Feldspar ((Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8)) — mineral

Sunstone

Aventurine Feldspar ((Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8)

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

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Smoky Quartz (SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

Quartz (River Pebble) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (River Pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

White Quartz Pebble (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

White Quartz Pebble

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Peacock Ore (Chalcopyrite/Bornite) (Bornite (Cu5FeS4) or iridescent treated Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2)) — Mineral

Peacock Ore (Chalcopyrite/Bornite)

Bornite (Cu5FeS4) or iridescent treated Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2)

White Quartz Pebble (with possible Quartz Geode cavity) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

White Quartz Pebble (with possible Quartz Geode cavity)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Milky Quartz (Quartz Vein)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)