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Igneous And Metamorphic Derivative (Weathered)

Browse igneous and metamorphic derivative (weathered) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

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Matte Obsidian

Carbonatite

Frosted Obsidian

Cordierite Hornfels

Cordierite Hornfels

Metabasalt

Eulysite

Migmatite

Anthracite

Metaquartzite

Slate

Marble

Hornfels

Quartz Vein in Host Rock (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Vein in Host Rock

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz (Milky/Crystal variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Milky/Crystal variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Orthoclase Feldspar (Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8)) — mineral

Orthoclase Feldspar

Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8)

Quartz with Actinolite or Tourmaline inclusions (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 or Tourmaline group inclusions) — igneous

Quartz with Actinolite or Tourmaline inclusions

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 or Tourmaline group inclusions

Granitic Gneiss Pebble (Gneiss (felsic metamorphic rock)) — metamorphic

Granitic Gneiss Pebble

Gneiss (felsic metamorphic rock)

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

Yellow Quartz Pebble

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Greenschist (Greenschist facies metamorphic rock) — metamorphic

Greenschist

Greenschist facies metamorphic rock

Pyrite-bearing Rock (Iron Sulfide (FeS2) associated with host rock) — mineral

Pyrite-bearing Rock

Iron Sulfide (FeS2) associated with host rock

Iron-stained Quartz Pebble (Crystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Limonite staining) — mineral

Iron-stained Quartz Pebble

Crystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Limonite staining

Black Sapphire (Basaltic Blue Sapphire) (Corundum (Al2O3)) — mineral

Black Sapphire (Basaltic Blue Sapphire)

Corundum (Al2O3)

Banded Agate (Yellow Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Banded Agate (Yellow Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky quartz (rough quartz crystal) (Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)) — mineral

Milky quartz (rough quartz crystal)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)

Quartz-rich stone, likely milky quartz (Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), possibly iron-stained or feldspar-bearing) — mineral

Quartz-rich stone, likely milky quartz

Quartz (silicon dioxide, SiO₂), possibly iron-stained or feldspar-bearing

Gneiss (specifically a weathered Amphibolite or Garnet Gneiss) (Gneiss (complex silicate composition)) — metamorphic

Gneiss (specifically a weathered Amphibolite or Garnet Gneiss)

Gneiss (complex silicate composition)

Quartz (Quartz (SiO2)) — Mineral

Quartz

Quartz (SiO2)

Quartz fragment (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz fragment

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

River Quartz Pitting/Cobble (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

River Quartz Pitting/Cobble

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Banded gneiss pebble (Biotite–quartz–feldspar gneiss (composition variable)) — metamorphic

Banded gneiss pebble

Biotite–quartz–feldspar gneiss (composition variable)

Quartzite with Feldspar and Mica (Granitic Gneiss Pebble) (Metamorphic Rock / Quartzite / Granitic Gneiss) — metamorphic

Quartzite with Feldspar and Mica (Granitic Gneiss Pebble)

Metamorphic Rock / Quartzite / Granitic Gneiss

Weathered quartz-rich pebble (tentative) (Likely quartz/chalcedony, SiO₂, possibly iron-stained) — mineral

Weathered quartz-rich pebble (tentative)

Likely quartz/chalcedony, SiO₂, possibly iron-stained

Banded Gneiss / Metamorphic River Pebble (Gneiss (Foliated Metamorphic Rock)) — metamorphic

Banded Gneiss / Metamorphic River Pebble

Gneiss (Foliated Metamorphic Rock)

Quartz Pebble (Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Quartz Pebble

Quartz (SiO2)

Quartz pebble (Silicon dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Quartz pebble

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Specular Hematite (Hematite (Fe2O3)) — mineral

Specular Hematite

Hematite (Fe2O3)

Quartz Sand Gravel (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Quartz Sand Gravel

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Mixed rock and mineral collection (Multiple specimens; visible pieces may include quartz, calcite, agate/chalcedony, jasper, and dyed or coated materials) — mineral

Mixed rock and mineral collection

Multiple specimens; visible pieces may include quartz, calcite, agate/chalcedony, jasper, and dyed or coated materials

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

Quartz (Water-worn pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sandstone (Micaceous Sandstone) (Arenite (SiO2 with KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 inclusions)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Micaceous Sandstone)

Arenite (SiO2 with KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 inclusions)

Sapphire (Corundum) (Corundum (Al2O3)) — mineral

Sapphire (Corundum)

Corundum (Al2O3)

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

Quartz Pebble (Milky Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Dark weathered igneous rock, likely basalt (Basalt; chiefly plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and commonly olivine or iron oxides) — igneous

Dark weathered igneous rock, likely basalt

Basalt; chiefly plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and commonly olivine or iron oxides

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

Quartz (Water-worn Pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Quartz (River Pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Rough Corundum (likely Sapphire/Zircon-bearing) (Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3)) — mineral

Rough Corundum (likely Sapphire/Zircon-bearing)

Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3)

Ruby (Corundum (Al2O3) with Chromium traces) — mineral

Ruby

Corundum (Al2O3) with Chromium traces

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

Quartz Pebble

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Quartz (Milky/Clear variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Milky/Clear variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz Pebble (with Feldspar/Mica) (Granitic Quartz / SiO2 with KAlSi3O8) — igneous

Quartz Pebble (with Feldspar/Mica)

Granitic Quartz / SiO2 with KAlSi3O8

Pebble Gravel Mix (Quartzite, Basalt, Chert) (Alluvial River Gravel / Aggregate Clasts) — sedimentary

Pebble Gravel Mix (Quartzite, Basalt, Chert)

Alluvial River Gravel / Aggregate Clasts

Quartz (Gravel Pebble) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Quartz (Gravel Pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Kaolinite (Kaolin) (Kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4)) — mineral

Kaolinite (Kaolin)

Kaolinite (Al2Si2O5(OH)4)