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Chert (Jasper nodule) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper nodule)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz

Ferruginous Sandstone (Gritstone) (Arenite with Iron-Oxide Cement (SiO2 with Fe2O3 and FeO(OH))) — sedimentary

Ferruginous Sandstone (Gritstone)

Arenite with Iron-Oxide Cement (SiO2 with Fe2O3 and FeO(OH))

Porous Quartzite (Metamorphosed Quartz-rich Sandstone (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Porous Quartzite

Metamorphosed Quartz-rich Sandstone (SiO2)

Agate Geode (Banded Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2) with Quartz crystals) — mineral

Agate Geode

Banded Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2) with Quartz crystals

Geode (Unopened) (Silica-rich concretion (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Geode (Unopened)

Silica-rich concretion (SiO2)

Granite (Granite (Felsic intrusive igneous rock)) — igneous

Granite

Granite (Felsic intrusive igneous rock)

Sandstone (specifically an Iron-Concretion) (Arenite with Iron Oxide (Limonite/Goethite) cementation) — sedimentary

Sandstone (specifically an Iron-Concretion)

Arenite with Iron Oxide (Limonite/Goethite) cementation

Moss Agate (Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2) with inclusions) — mineral

Moss Agate

Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2) with inclusions

Graywacke (Graywacke) — sedimentary

Graywacke

Graywacke

Limonite (after Pyrite Pseudomorph) (Limonite (Hydrated Iron Oxide Mixture, FeO(OH)·nH2O)) — mineral

Limonite (after Pyrite Pseudomorph)

Limonite (Hydrated Iron Oxide Mixture, FeO(OH)·nH2O)

Granite (Phaneritic Plutonic Rock (Granite)) — igneous

Granite

Phaneritic Plutonic Rock (Granite)

Basalt (Basalt (Mafic Extrusive)) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt (Mafic Extrusive)

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2)

Granite (Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)) — igneous

Granite

Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)

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

Granodiorite

Granodiorite (phaneritic intrusive igneous rock)

Smoky Quartz (with possible Garnet inclusions) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz (with possible Garnet inclusions)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Pumice (Pumice (Vesicular Rhyolite/Andesite)) — igneous

Pumice

Pumice (Vesicular Rhyolite/Andesite)

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

Pumice

Pumice (Highly vesicular volcanic glass)

Conglomerate (Clastic sedimentary rock (Polymictic Conglomerate)) — sedimentary

Conglomerate

Clastic sedimentary rock (Polymictic Conglomerate)

Chert (variant Flint/Jasper) (Microcrystalline Opaline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (variant Flint/Jasper)

Microcrystalline Opaline Silica (SiO2)

Chert (Jasper variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Chert (variations include Flint/Jasper) (Chert (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (variations include Flint/Jasper)

Chert (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Banded Gneiss (Gneiss (Metamorphic Rock)) — metamorphic

Banded Gneiss

Gneiss (Metamorphic Rock)

Banded Calcite (often sold as 'Mexican Onyx' or 'Calcite Onyx') (Calcite (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Banded Calcite (often sold as 'Mexican Onyx' or 'Calcite Onyx')

Calcite (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Chalcedony (Moonstone variant or White Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)) — mineral

Chalcedony (Moonstone variant or White Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)

Lepidolite (K(Li,Al)3(Al,Si,Rb)4O10(F,OH)2 (Lepidolite - Lithium-rich Mica)) — mineral

Lepidolite

K(Li,Al)3(Al,Si,Rb)4O10(F,OH)2 (Lepidolite - Lithium-rich Mica)

Limonite (Oxidized Iron Ore) (FeO(OH)·nH2O (Hydrous ferric oxide)) — mineral

Limonite (Oxidized Iron Ore)

FeO(OH)·nH2O (Hydrous ferric oxide)

Red Sandstone (Arenite (Ferruginous Sandstone)) — sedimentary

Red Sandstone

Arenite (Ferruginous Sandstone)

Howlite (Dyed Turquoise) (Calcium Borosilicate Hydroxide (Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5)) — mineral

Howlite (Dyed Turquoise)

Calcium Borosilicate Hydroxide (Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5)

Basalt (Basalt (containing Pyroxene, Plagioclase Feldspar, and Olivine)) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt (containing Pyroxene, Plagioclase Feldspar, and Olivine)

Chert (Gravel pebble) (Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Gravel pebble)

Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Chalcedony (Agate/Chert) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chalcedony (Agate/Chert)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Yellow Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (primarily Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)) — metamorphic

Yellow Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)

Unakite (Unakite (altered granite)) — metamorphic

Unakite

Unakite (altered granite)

Siltstone with iron staining (Siltstone (primarily SiO2 with FeO(OH) coatings)) — sedimentary

Siltstone with iron staining

Siltstone (primarily SiO2 with FeO(OH) coatings)

Porphyritic Basalt (Leopard Rock) (Porphyritic Mafic Volcanic Rock) — igneous

Porphyritic Basalt (Leopard Rock)

Porphyritic Mafic Volcanic Rock

Red Jasper (Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Red Jasper

Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Emerald In Matrix (Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) with trace Chromium/Vanadium) — mineral

Emerald In Matrix

Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) with trace Chromium/Vanadium

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)

Quartz Vein in Host Rock (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Vein in Host Rock

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Emerald in Matrix (Quartz/Schist) (Beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities) — mineral

Emerald in Matrix (Quartz/Schist)

Beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities