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Calc-Silicate Rock

Calc-Silicate Rock

Argillite

Dunite

Porcelanite

Felsite

Granulite

Metarhyolite

Limonite

Orbicular Granite

Orbicular Granite

Bauxite

Granodiorite

Metabasalt

Diamond (Diamond (Carbon, C)) — mineral

Diamond

Diamond (Carbon, C)

Vesicular volcanic rock, likely scoria (Scoria; composition commonly basaltic to andesitic, rich in plagioclase and pyroxene) — igneous

Vesicular volcanic rock, likely scoria

Scoria; composition commonly basaltic to andesitic, rich in plagioclase and pyroxene

Ironstone Matrix with Jasper / Chert (Ferruginous Chert / Limonitic Jasper (SiO2 with Fe-oxides)) — sedimentary

Ironstone Matrix with Jasper / Chert

Ferruginous Chert / Limonitic Jasper (SiO2 with Fe-oxides)

Porphyritic Basalt (Peanut Obsidian/Star Galaxy-style) (Porphyritic Basalt (Silica-rich Volcanic Rock)) — igneous

Porphyritic Basalt (Peanut Obsidian/Star Galaxy-style)

Porphyritic Basalt (Silica-rich Volcanic Rock)

Polished ocean jasper (orbicular jasper) (Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂) with chalcedony, iron oxides, and assorted silicate inclusions) — mineral

Polished ocean jasper (orbicular jasper)

Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂) with chalcedony, iron oxides, and assorted silicate inclusions

Limestone (Sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone

Sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)

Chert (Iron-stained) (Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Iron-stained)

Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Concretion (Sedimentary Concretion) — sedimentary

Concretion

Sedimentary Concretion

Smoky Quartz with Feldspar (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Potassium Feldspar (KAlSi3O8)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz with Feldspar

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Potassium Feldspar (KAlSi3O8)

Gray Quartzite with Quartz Veining (Metamorphosed Quartz-rich Sandstone) — metamorphic

Gray Quartzite with Quartz Veining

Metamorphosed Quartz-rich Sandstone

Khondalite (Garnet-Sillimanite-Graphite Gneiss) — metamorphic

Khondalite

Garnet-Sillimanite-Graphite Gneiss

Eclogite (Eclogite (Omphacite-Garnet rock)) — metamorphic

Eclogite

Eclogite (Omphacite-Garnet rock)

Pumice (Pumice (Felsic vesicular volcanic glass)) — igneous

Pumice

Pumice (Felsic vesicular volcanic glass)

River Pebble (likely Quartzite or Basalt) (Quartzite (SiO2 as primary mineral)) — metamorphic

River Pebble (likely Quartzite or Basalt)

Quartzite (SiO2 as primary mineral)

Jasper Breccia (Brecciated Jasper (Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide inclusions, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Jasper Breccia

Brecciated Jasper (Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide inclusions, SiO2)

Chert (variations include Flint or Jasper) (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (variations include Flint or Jasper)

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Red Sandstone (Arenite (composed primarily of Quartz and Iron Oxide)) — sedimentary

Red Sandstone

Arenite (composed primarily of Quartz and Iron Oxide)

Sandstone (Quartz-rich) (Arenite (SiO2 based)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartz-rich)

Arenite (SiO2 based)

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Arenite (Fe-rich)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite (Fe-rich)

Arsenopyrite in Quartz/Host Rock (Arsenopyrite (FeAsS)) — mineral

Arsenopyrite in Quartz/Host Rock

Arsenopyrite (FeAsS)

Limestone (Sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone

Sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)

Schist (Mica Schist) — metamorphic

Schist

Mica Schist

Serpentinite (Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals like Antigorite, Lizardite, and Chrysotile)) — metamorphic

Serpentinite

Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals like Antigorite, Lizardite, and Chrysotile)

Blue Kyanite (Kyanite (Al2SiO5)) — mineral

Blue Kyanite

Kyanite (Al2SiO5)

Laterite (Laterite (Ferricrete / Alcrete)) — sedimentary

Laterite

Laterite (Ferricrete / Alcrete)

Biotite Schist (Biotite Schist (Rich in K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2)) — metamorphic

Biotite Schist

Biotite Schist (Rich in K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2)

Scoria (Lava Rock) (Scoria (Extrusive Igneous Rock / Mafic Silicates)) — igneous

Scoria (Lava Rock)

Scoria (Extrusive Igneous Rock / Mafic Silicates)

Chalcedony Agate / Carnelian nodules in Matrix (SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) with iron oxide inclusions) — mineral

Chalcedony Agate / Carnelian nodules in Matrix

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) with iron oxide inclusions

Sandstone (Red) (Arenite (SiO2 with Fe2O3)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Red)

Arenite (SiO2 with Fe2O3)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 principal component)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 principal component)

Fossiliferous Limestone (Biogenic Limestone (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Fossiliferous Limestone

Biogenic Limestone (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)

Tumbled green aventurine (probable) (Quartz aggregate, SiO₂, commonly containing fuchsite mica inclusions) — mineral

Tumbled green aventurine (probable)

Quartz aggregate, SiO₂, commonly containing fuchsite mica inclusions

Tumbled brecciated jasper (Silica-rich microcrystalline quartz/chalcedony (SiO₂), with iron-oxide and other mineral inclusions) — mineral

Tumbled brecciated jasper

Silica-rich microcrystalline quartz/chalcedony (SiO₂), with iron-oxide and other mineral inclusions

Man-made Synthetic Material (Costume Faux Fur) (Synthetic Polymer (Polyester/Acrylic)) — not a rock

Man-made Synthetic Material (Costume Faux Fur)

Synthetic Polymer (Polyester/Acrylic)

Quartzite (Quartzite (chiefly SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (chiefly SiO2)

Gold (Elemental Metal) (Gold (Au)) — Mineral

Gold (Elemental Metal)

Gold (Au)

Polished kambaba jasper (Orbicular stromatolitic jasper; microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂) with chlorite/amphibole-rich inclusions) — sedimentary

Polished kambaba jasper

Orbicular stromatolitic jasper; microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂) with chlorite/amphibole-rich inclusions

Eclogite (Eclogite (Omphacite-Garnet rock)) — metamorphic

Eclogite

Eclogite (Omphacite-Garnet rock)

Slate (Slate (Foliated Metamorphic Rock)) — metamorphic

Slate

Slate (Foliated Metamorphic Rock)

Schist with Quartz/Mica (Mica Schist (primarily Muscovite and Quartz)) — Metamorphic

Schist with Quartz/Mica

Mica Schist (primarily Muscovite and Quartz)

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Arenite (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)

Red Sandstone (Ferruginous Sandstone) — sedimentary

Red Sandstone

Ferruginous Sandstone