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Igneous, Sedimentary, Or Metamorphic (Mineral Based)

Browse igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic (mineral based) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Mahogany Obsidian (Volcanic Glass with Hematite inclusions (SiO2 + Fe2O3)) — igneous

Mahogany Obsidian

Volcanic Glass with Hematite inclusions (SiO2 + Fe2O3)

Garnet (Garnet group [X3Y2(SiO4)3]) — mineral

Garnet

Garnet group [X3Y2(SiO4)3]

Vesicular Basalt (or Scoria) (Vesicular Basalt (Aphanitic-vesicular volcanic rock)) — igneous

Vesicular Basalt (or Scoria)

Vesicular Basalt (Aphanitic-vesicular volcanic rock)

Granodiorite (Granodiorite (Intermediate intrusive igneous rock)) — igneous

Granodiorite

Granodiorite (Intermediate intrusive igneous rock)

Sandstone (likely Graywacke or Lithic Sandstone) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock) — sedimentary

Sandstone (likely Graywacke or Lithic Sandstone)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock

Gold Nugget (Native Gold (Au)) — mineral

Gold Nugget

Native Gold (Au)

Pyrite (Iron Disulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite

Iron Disulfide (FeS2)

Basalt with Scoria/Vesicular Texture (Vesicular Basalt (Iron-rich/Oxidized)) — igneous

Basalt with Scoria/Vesicular Texture

Vesicular Basalt (Iron-rich/Oxidized)

Porphyritic Basalt (with Amygdales) (Amygdaloidal Porphyritic Basalt) — igneous

Porphyritic Basalt (with Amygdales)

Amygdaloidal Porphyritic Basalt

Marble (Recrystallized Calcite (CaCO3)) — metamorphic

Marble

Recrystallized Calcite (CaCO3)

Hematite (Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)) — mineral

Hematite

Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)

Sandstone Pebble (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone Pebble

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

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

Quartz Pebble

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Diorite (Intermediate plutonic igneous rock) — Igneous

Diorite

Intermediate plutonic igneous rock

Iron-stained Quartzite / Chert (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Limonite impurities) — metamorphic

Iron-stained Quartzite / Chert

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Limonite impurities

Pyrite (on Shale/Matrix) (Iron Disulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite (on Shale/Matrix)

Iron Disulfide (FeS2)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Greenschist / Greenstone (Greenschist facies metabasite) — metamorphic

Greenschist / Greenstone

Greenschist facies metabasite

Engineer Quartz/Quartzite (SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide with binders)) — Sedimentary or metamorphic-derived

Engineer Quartz/Quartzite

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide with binders)

Sedimentary or metamorphic-derived

Milky Quartz with Country Rock contact (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) in contact with Metamorphic/Igneous rock) — mineral

Milky Quartz with Country Rock contact

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) in contact with Metamorphic/Igneous rock

Granite (Alkali-feldspar rich) (Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (Major components: KAlSi3O8, SiO2)) — igneous

Granite (Alkali-feldspar rich)

Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (Major components: KAlSi3O8, SiO2)

Quartz Pebble (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Pebble

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Labradorite (Labradorite (Plagioclase Feldspar Series) - (Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8) — mineral

Labradorite

Labradorite (Plagioclase Feldspar Series) - (Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8

Labradorite (Labradorite, (Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8) — mineral

Labradorite

Labradorite, (Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8

Quartz (Smoky/Grey Quartz Variant) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Smoky/Grey Quartz Variant)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Diorite (Salt and Pepper Rock) (Diorite) — igneous

Diorite (Salt and Pepper Rock)

Diorite

Basalt (Mafic Igneous Rock (composed primarily of plagioclase, pyroxene, and olivine)) — igneous

Basalt

Mafic Igneous Rock (composed primarily of plagioclase, pyroxene, and olivine)

Yellow Quartz (Citrinated Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Yellow Quartz (Citrinated Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone)

Arenite (SiO2 primarily)

Quartz Geode (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Crystalline Quartz) — mineral

Quartz Geode

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Crystalline Quartz

Porphyritic Basalt or Andesite (Porphyritic Basalt/Andesite) — Igneous

Porphyritic Basalt or Andesite

Porphyritic Basalt/Andesite

River Cobbles (Basalt, Quartzite, and Sandstone mix) (Fluvial detritus (primarily SiO2, Plagioclase, and Pyroxene mix)) — Mixed: Igneous and Sedimentary

River Cobbles (Basalt, Quartzite, and Sandstone mix)

Fluvial detritus (primarily SiO2, Plagioclase, and Pyroxene mix)

Mixed: Igneous and Sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Arenite (SiO2 with Iron Oxide impurities)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite (SiO2 with Iron Oxide impurities)

Orange Calcite (Calcite (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)) — mineral

Orange Calcite

Calcite (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)

Greenstone (Metabasalt (Greenstone Facies)) — metamorphic

Greenstone

Metabasalt (Greenstone Facies)

Greenschist with Quartz Veining (Greenschist (commonly containing Chlorite, Actinolite, and Epidote)) — metamorphic

Greenschist with Quartz Veining

Greenschist (commonly containing Chlorite, Actinolite, and Epidote)

Labradorite (Labradorite ((Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8)) — mineral

Labradorite

Labradorite ((Ca,Na)(Al,Si)4O8)

Limestone (with Calcite Veining) (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone (with Calcite Veining)

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Red Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite inclusions) — mineral

Red Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite inclusions

Yellow Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Yellow Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Moonstone (Adularia (Potassium Aluminum Silicate, KAlSi3O8)) — mineral

Moonstone

Adularia (Potassium Aluminum Silicate, KAlSi3O8)

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

Yellow Quartz (Citrine Quartz Pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)