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Chert (Nodule) (Silicon dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz) — sedimentary

Chert (Nodule)

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz

Clear Quartz (Druzy) (Crystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Clear Quartz (Druzy)

Crystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2 with Fe2O3 cement)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2 with Fe2O3 cement)

Pumice (Pumicite / Vesicular Rhyolite) — igneous

Pumice

Pumicite / Vesicular Rhyolite

Mica Schist (Mica Schist (Predominantly Muscovite/Biotite)) — metamorphic

Mica Schist

Mica Schist (Predominantly Muscovite/Biotite)

Limestone (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Chert (Flint Nobule) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Flint Nobule)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Agate (Carnelian / Chalcedony) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Agate (Carnelian / Chalcedony)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone) (Clastic sedimentary rock (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone)

Clastic sedimentary rock (primarily SiO2)

Yellow Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Yellow Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Chert (Jasper) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2) with iron oxide impurities) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2) with iron oxide impurities

Sandstone Cobble (Arenite (predominantly Quartz Sandstone)) — sedimentary

Sandstone Cobble

Arenite (predominantly Quartz Sandstone)

Chert / Flint Nodules in Limestone (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) within Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Chert / Flint Nodules in Limestone

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) within Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Garnet Schist (Almandine Garnet (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) in Mica Schist) — metamorphic

Garnet Schist

Almandine Garnet (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) in Mica Schist

Granodiorite (Granodiorite) — igneous

Granodiorite

Granodiorite

Fulgurite (Lechatelierite (Silica glass), typically SiO2) — mineraloid

Fulgurite

Lechatelierite (Silica glass), typically SiO2

Chert (specifically Jasper/Flint) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (specifically Jasper/Flint)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Basalt (Basalt (composition of Plagioclase feldspar and Pyroxene)) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt (composition of Plagioclase feldspar and Pyroxene)

Basalt Pebble (Basalt) — igneous

Basalt Pebble

Basalt

Basalt (Crushed Stone) (Basalt (Mafic Extrusive Igneous Rock)) — igneous

Basalt (Crushed Stone)

Basalt (Mafic Extrusive Igneous Rock)

Coal (likely Bituminous or Lignite) (Organic Sedimentary Rock (Carbonaceous)) — sedimentary

Coal (likely Bituminous or Lignite)

Organic Sedimentary Rock (Carbonaceous)

Agate (Common Chalcedony) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Agate (Common Chalcedony)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Peridot (Olivine) (Olivine ((Mg, Fe)2SiO4)) — mineral

Peridot (Olivine)

Olivine ((Mg, Fe)2SiO4)

Quartzite River Rock (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite River Rock

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Basalt with Secondary Mineralization (Likely Zeolites or Calcite) (Aphanitic mafic volcanic rock with secondary mineral inclusions (e.g., CaAl2Si3O10·3H2O for Scolecite)) — igneous

Basalt with Secondary Mineralization (Likely Zeolites or Calcite)

Aphanitic mafic volcanic rock with secondary mineral inclusions (e.g., CaAl2Si3O10·3H2O for Scolecite)

Limestone with Calcite Crystals (Sedimentary Rock containing Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone with Calcite Crystals

Sedimentary Rock containing Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Arenite (with Iron Oxide cement)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite (with Iron Oxide cement)

Granodiorite (Granodiorite (phaneritic intrusive igneous rock)) — igneous

Granodiorite

Granodiorite (phaneritic intrusive igneous rock)

Mica Schist (Muscovite/Biotite Schist) — metamorphic

Mica Schist

Muscovite/Biotite Schist

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

Sandstone (likely Quartzose)

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Limestone (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Basalt with Desert Varnish (Mafic Volcanic Rock (Fe/Mg rich Silicate)) — igneous

Basalt with Desert Varnish

Mafic Volcanic Rock (Fe/Mg rich Silicate)

Granite (Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)) — igneous

Granite

Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)

Sandstone (Sandstone (clastic sedimentary rock)) — Rock

Sandstone

Sandstone (clastic sedimentary rock)

Red Jasper (Jasper (SiO2) with Hematite (Fe2O3) inclusions) — sedimentary

Red Jasper

Jasper (SiO2) with Hematite (Fe2O3) inclusions

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

Rough Sapphire (Corundum)

Corundum (Al2O3)

Basalt (Water-worn Pebble) (Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock)) — Igneous

Basalt (Water-worn Pebble)

Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock)

Orange Quartzite (River Pebble) (Quartzite (SiO2 with iron oxide inclusions)) — metamorphic

Orange Quartzite (River Pebble)

Quartzite (SiO2 with iron oxide inclusions)

Garnet Schist (Almandine Garnet in Mica Schist (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)) — metamorphic

Garnet Schist

Almandine Garnet in Mica Schist (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)

Agate (Silicon dioxide (SiO2) - variety Chalcedony) — mineral

Agate

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) - variety Chalcedony

Sandstone (Quartz Arenite) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock - Quartz Arenite) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartz Arenite)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock - Quartz Arenite

Banded Sandstone (Differential Weathering) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Banded Sandstone (Differential Weathering)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)