Porphyritic Basalt
Porphyritic Basalt (containing Plagioclase or Alkali Feldspar phenocrysts)
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Porphyritic Basalt
Porphyritic Basalt (containing Plagioclase or Alkali Feldspar phenocrysts)
Basalt Pebble
Basalt (Extrusive Mafic Igneous)
Basalt
Basalt (Aphanitic Mafic Igneous Rock)
Basalt
Extrusive Mafic Igneous Rock (composed primarily of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene)
Jasper
Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Demitasse Granite (Diorite-Granite transition)
Intermediate Plutonic Rock (Granodiorite/Diorite mix)
Obsidian
Volcanic Glass (Primary composition: SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide)
River Quartz (Milky and Smoky mix)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Hematite/Magnetite inclusions (SiO2)
Feldspar
Potassium Feldspar (KAlSi3O8)
Granite (Pink/Red)
Phaneritic Igneous Rock (Rich in K-Feldspar)
Red Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite inclusions
Quartz Crystal
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Dyed Agate Geode (Pink/Magenta)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - variety of Chalcedony/Quartz
Cloud Quartz (Milky Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Basalt with Quartz Vein and Weathering Crust
Amygdaloidal or Porphyritic Basalt
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic glass (SiO2 with Hematite or Magnetite inclusions)
Clear/White Quartz (Rock Crystal)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Black Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass), primarily SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)
Olivine in Basalt (Peridot)
Magnesium Iron Silicate (Mg,Fe)2SiO4 (Mineral) / Scoriaceous Basalt (Host Rock)
Basalt with Scoria/Vesicular Texture
Vesicular Basalt (Iron-rich/Oxidized)
Mahogany Obsidian
Volcanic Glass with Hematite inclusions (SiO2)
Obsidian
Obsidian (Volcanic Glass, SiO2 dominated)
Basalt
Basalt (comprising Plagioclase feldspar, Pyroxene, and Olivine)
Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Diabase (also known as Dolerite)
Diabase
Greenstone with Quartz Veining
Epidiorite or Metabasalt with SiO2 (Quartz) veins
Crazy Lace Agate
Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Obsidian
Volcanic glass (mainly SiO2 with inclusions)
Greenstone
Greenschist (metamorphosed mafic igneous rock)
Carnelian Agate Nodule
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Carnelian Chalcedony
Lava Rock (Scoria)
Scoria (highly vesicular basaltic rock)
Dyed Pumice
Vesicular Rhyolite (Artificial Coloration Addition)
Basalt
Basalt (composition predominately Plagioclase feldspar and Pyroxene)
Basalt with Quartz/Epidote Vein
Mafic volcanic rock (formula primarily (Mg, Fe)2SiO4 and CaAl2Si2O8)
Jasper
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Carnelian
Carnelian (SiO2, Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide impurities)
Basalt
Basalt (primarily composed of Plagioclase feldspar and Pyroxene)
Basalt with Caliche
Extrusive Mafic Igneous Rock with Secondary Carbonate Crust
Diorite (Spotted or Dalmatian Stone pattern)
Diorite
Amygdaloidal Rhyolite (often called Lake Superior Agate relative)
Rhyolite with Calcite/Quartz amygdules (SiO2 and secondary minerals)
Jasper in Rhyolite matrix
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with various inclusions in Felsic Igneous matrix