Uncertain gray metamorphic rock, likely gneiss or schist
Quartz–feldspar–mica rock; exact identification requires close examination
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Uncertain gray metamorphic rock, likely gneiss or schist
Quartz–feldspar–mica rock; exact identification requires close examination
Likely banded gneiss or mica-rich metamorphic pebble
Gneiss; composition likely quartz, feldspar, and biotite/muscovite mica
Banded gneiss (likely migmatitic gneiss)
Gneiss; quartz–feldspar–mica metamorphic rock, locally approaching migmatite
Banded gneiss
Gneiss, commonly quartz–feldspar–biotite gneiss
Banded gneiss pebble
Gneiss, typically quartz–feldspar–mica banded rock
Banded Gneiss
Gneiss (Metamorphic rock of variable mineralogy, often quartz-feldspar base)
Carnelian
Carnelian (a variety of Chalcedony); SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Gneiss (with Quartz and Mica)
Gneiss
Gneiss
Metamorphic rock of high-grade regional metamorphism
Granite / Gneiss (Felsic Metamorphic or Igneous Rock)
Gneiss (or weathered Granite)
Weathered banded metamorphic rock, likely gneiss
Banded gneiss; commonly quartz–feldspar–mica assemblage
Banded gneiss
Foliated, banded gneiss; typically composed of quartz and feldspar with mica or other dark minerals
Banded gneiss pebble
Gneiss, chiefly quartz–feldspar–mica; exact variety indeterminate from image
Banded metamorphic rock, likely gneiss or foliated amphibolite
Quartz–feldspar–mica gneiss or amphibolite; exact identification requires testing
Banded metamorphic rock, likely gneiss
Biotite–quartz–feldspar gneiss (probable); exact identification requires testing
Rounded metamorphic cobble, likely gneiss or amphibolite
Banding-free biotite–quartz–feldspar gneiss or amphibolite; exact identification requires testing
Foliated metamorphic rock, likely gneiss
Biotite–quartz–feldspar gneiss, possibly migmatitic gneiss
Gneiss
Gneiss
Gneiss
Metamorphic Gneiss (High-grade regional metamorphism)
Banded Gneiss with Quartz Vein
Gneiss containing SiO2 (Quartz) intrusion
Quartz (Crystalline Cluster)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Gneiss
Gneiss
Banded Gneiss
Gneiss (High-grade regional metamorphic rock)
Banded Gneiss
Gneiss (Metamorphic rock)
Gneiss
Foliated Metamorphic Gneiss
Gneiss (Metamorphosed Pebble)
Gneiss with Quartz/Feldspar banding
Banded Gneiss
Gneiss (High-grade regional metamorphic rock)
Gneiss
Gneiss
Gneiss
Gneiss (Metamorphic high-grade)
Gneiss (River Cobble)
Gneiss (Foliated Metamorphic Rock)
Banded gneiss pebble
Gneiss, likely quartz–feldspar–mica gneiss
Coarse-grained metamorphic rock, likely gneiss or schist
Probable biotite-quartz-feldspar gneiss/schist; exact identification requires a fresh surface and tests
Polished banded stone, likely gneiss or metasedimentary rock
Banded gneiss (quartz–feldspar–mica assemblage; exact identification requires testing)
Banded metamorphic rock, likely gneiss
Foliated gneiss; chiefly quartz, feldspar, and dark mica/amphibole
Gneiss
High-grade Metamorphic Gneiss
Gneiss
Metamorphic Gneiss
Carnelian
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - variety of Chalcedony
Banded Gneiss
Gneiss (High-grade Regional Metamorphic Rock)
Gneiss (Banded Gneiss)
Gneiss
Polished banded gneiss pebble
Gneiss, commonly quartz–feldspar–biotite gneiss
Bloodstone Jasper (Heliotrope)
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz
Banded gneiss
Gneiss, likely biotite–quartz–feldspar gneiss