Prehnite
Prehnite, Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2
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Prehnite
Prehnite, Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2
Amethyst
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Ruby in Zoisite
Ruby (α-Al2O3) embedded in Zoisite (Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)) with some Hornblende
Arsenopyrite in Quartz Matrix
Arsenopyrite (FeAsS) with Quartz (SiO2)
Jade
There are two distinct minerals classified as Jade: Jadeite (Na(Al,Fe3+)Si2O6) and Nephrite (Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2). Based on the image showing translucent, somewhat fibrous material, it is likely Nephrite.
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli (a rock composed primarily of Lazurite (Na,Ca)₈[(S,Cl,SO₄,OH)₂|(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)], with varying amounts of Calcite, Pyrite, and Sodalite.)
Quartz
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)
Almandine Garnet in Schist
Almandine Garnet (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) in Mica Schist
Quartz Vein in Host Rock
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) within Sedimentary/Metamorphic Matrix
Ruby in Zoisite
Anyolite (Zoisite with Corundum) Member of the Epidote Group
Green Aventurine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Fuchsite mica
Yellow Aventurine (Yellow Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Muscovite or Mica
Green Quartz (Aventurine)
Silicon Dioxide with Fuchsite inclusions (SiO2 + K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)
Quartz (likely milky/gray variety)
Quartz (SiO₂)
Schist
Schist
Green Aventurine
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Fuchsite inclusions
Greenstone (possibly Basalt or Greenschist)
Greenschist (composed primarily of chlorite, actinolite, and epidote)
Quartz
Quartz (SiO₂ - Silicon Dioxide)
Amazonite
KAlSi3O8 (Potassium Aluminum Silicate) - a variety of Microcline Feldspar
Moonstone
Adularia (orthoclase) or Albite (plagioclase), a feldspar mineral (KAlSi3O8 or NaAlSi3O8 respectively, often a mixture)
Aquamarine
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18)
Pyrite (or Fool's Gold)
Pyrite (FeS₂)
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Gold
Gold (Au)
Rhodonite in Matrix
Rhodonite (Manganese Silicate) - (Mn2+,Fe2+,Mg,Ca)SiO3
Sapphirine in Magnesian Schist
Sapphirine: (Mg,Al)8(Al,Si)6O20
Granitoid (Granite/Gneiss)
Granitoid silicate rock, primarily quartz and feldspar
Riverstone (Quartzite/Granite Cobble)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) based Quartzite or Silicate-rich Granite
Granodiorite (Gneissic Pebble)
Granodiorite displaying minor foliation
Quartz Vein in Host Rock (Gabbro or Basalt)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Mafic Silicates
Quartz Vein in Host Rock
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) within Matrix
Quartz with Mica (Micaceous Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Phyllosilicates
Green Aventurine
Aventurine Quartz (SiO2 with fuchsite inclusions)
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Peridot and Citrine Gemstones (in a ring setting)
Peridot (Olivine: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4), Citrine (Quartz: SiO2)
Rhodonite
Manganese Inosilicate (MnSiO3), often with Ca, Fe, Mg, Zn
Garnet (likely Pyrope or Almandine)
Garnet Group (complex nesosilicate minerals, e.g., Pyrope Mg3Al2(SiO4)3, Almandine Fe3Al2(SiO4)3, Spessartine Mn3Al2(SiO4)3, Grossular Ca3Al2(SiO4)3, Andradite Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3, Uvarovite Ca3Cr2(SiO4)3). The vivid red color in the image strongly suggests Pyrope or Almandine.
Quartz (possibly milky quartz or quartz with inclusions)
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Fluorite and Rose Quartz
Fluorite (CaF2), Rose Quartz (SiO2)
Banded Gneiss (River Rock/Pebble)
Gneiss (specifically a banded variety often found as a river rock)
Quartz
Quartz (SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide)
Green Aventurine
Silicon Dioxide (Quartz) with Fuchsite inclusions (K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)