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Metamorphic (Likely Gneiss Or Schist Based On Texture)

Browse metamorphic (likely gneiss or schist based on texture) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

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Gneiss

Schist

Tourmaline Schist

Tourmaline Schist

Staurolite Schist

Staurolite Schist

Graphite Schist

Graphite Schist

Paragonite Schist

Paragonite Schist

Chlorite Schist

Chlorite Schist

Hornblende Schist

Hornblende Schist

Garnet Schist

Mica Schist

Talc Schist

Biotite Schist

Sandstone with Iron Oxide (Arenite (SiO2 with Fe2O3 inclusions)) — sedimentary

Sandstone with Iron Oxide

Arenite (SiO2 with Fe2O3 inclusions)

Quartz-rich metamorphic rock, likely quartzite (Quartzite; predominantly microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), with possible mica or iron-oxide impurities) — metamorphic

Quartz-rich metamorphic rock, likely quartzite

Quartzite; predominantly microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), with possible mica or iron-oxide impurities

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2-rich metamorphic rock)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2-rich metamorphic rock)

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (SiO2)

Polished quartz-rich pebble, possibly jasper or quartzite (Quartzite or chalcedony-bearing jasper; predominantly SiO₂) — metamorphic

Polished quartz-rich pebble, possibly jasper or quartzite

Quartzite or chalcedony-bearing jasper; predominantly SiO₂

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 based typically)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 based typically)

Pink Granite (Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (composed primarily of K-Feldspar, Quartz, and Mica)) — igneous

Pink Granite

Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (composed primarily of K-Feldspar, Quartz, and Mica)

Sandstone (Arkose) (Arkose Sandstone (SiO2 with KAlSi3O8)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Arkose)

Arkose Sandstone (SiO2 with KAlSi3O8)

Possible dark igneous rock (Indeterminate; likely basalt or fine-grained mafic rock) — igneous

Possible dark igneous rock

Indeterminate; likely basalt or fine-grained mafic rock

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Fuchsite (Chrome Mica) (K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2) — mineral

Fuchsite (Chrome Mica)

K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl (BeAl2O4 with Chromium impurities)) — mineral

Alexandrite

Chrysoberyl (BeAl2O4 with Chromium impurities)

Aquamarine (Beryl (Be₃Al₂Si‑₆O₁₈)) — mineral

Aquamarine

Beryl (Be₃Al₂Si‑₆O₁₈)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-based sedimentary-metamorphic rock)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-based sedimentary-metamorphic rock)

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

Red Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3)

Quartzite (Engineered Stone) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) based synthetic composite) — metamorphic

Quartzite (Engineered Stone)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) based synthetic composite

Almandine Garnet (Almandine, Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) — mineral

Almandine Garnet

Almandine, Fe3Al2(SiO4)3

Porphyritic Basalt (Porphyritic Basalt (containing Plagioclase phenocrysts)) — igneous

Porphyritic Basalt

Porphyritic Basalt (containing Plagioclase phenocrysts)

Vesicular Basalt with Pyrite (Basalt (MgFe2+)(Si,Al)2O6 containing FeS2 inclusions) — igneous

Vesicular Basalt with Pyrite

Basalt (MgFe2+)(Si,Al)2O6 containing FeS2 inclusions

Yellow Quartzite (River Pebble) (Quartzite (SiO2 with iron oxide impurities)) — metamorphic

Yellow Quartzite (River Pebble)

Quartzite (SiO2 with iron oxide impurities)

Black Tourmaline (Schorl) (NaFe2+3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4) — mineral

Black Tourmaline (Schorl)

NaFe2+3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2)

Fuchsite (Chromium-bearing Muscovite [K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2]) — mineral

Fuchsite

Chromium-bearing Muscovite [K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2]

Tanzanite (Blue Zoisite (Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))) — mineral

Tanzanite

Blue Zoisite (Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Ferruginous Sandstone (with Pyrite/Gold associations) (Ferruginous Arenite (SiO2 + Fe2O3)) — sedimentary

Ferruginous Sandstone (with Pyrite/Gold associations)

Ferruginous Arenite (SiO2 + Fe2O3)

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Basalt with Epidote/Chlorite (Amygdaloidal Basalt (SiO2 with (Ca2(Al2,Fe)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)))) — igneous

Basalt with Epidote/Chlorite

Amygdaloidal Basalt (SiO2 with (Ca2(Al2,Fe)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)))

Garnet in Schist (Garnetiferous Micaceous Schist) (Almandine Garnet, Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) — metamorphic

Garnet in Schist (Garnetiferous Micaceous Schist)

Almandine Garnet, Fe3Al2(SiO4)3

Ruby (Raw Corundum) (Corundum (Aluminum Oxide with Chromium), Al2O3:Cr) — mineral

Ruby (Raw Corundum)

Corundum (Aluminum Oxide with Chromium), Al2O3:Cr

Greenstone (Greywacke or Nephrite Jade variant) (Metamorphosed mafic igneous or sedimentary rock (e.g., Actinolite-Chlorite Schist)) — metamorphic

Greenstone (Greywacke or Nephrite Jade variant)

Metamorphosed mafic igneous or sedimentary rock (e.g., Actinolite-Chlorite Schist)

Green Aventurine (Aventurine Quartz (SiO2 with inclusions of Fuchsite)) — metamorphic

Green Aventurine

Aventurine Quartz (SiO2 with inclusions of Fuchsite)

Quartz (Milky/Smoky variety on matrix) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Milky/Smoky variety on matrix)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Graphite (Graphite (Carbon, C)) — mineral

Graphite

Graphite (Carbon, C)

Green Aventurine (Quartz containing Fuchsite (SiO2 + K(Al,Cr)2AlSi3O10(OH)2)) — mineral

Green Aventurine

Quartz containing Fuchsite (SiO2 + K(Al,Cr)2AlSi3O10(OH)2)

Rough Corundum (Sapphire/Ruby mixture) (Corundum (Aluminum Oxide, Al2O3)) — mineral

Rough Corundum (Sapphire/Ruby mixture)

Corundum (Aluminum Oxide, Al2O3)

Gneis (Gneiss (High-grade metamorphic rock)) — metamorphic

Gneis

Gneiss (High-grade metamorphic rock)

Rough Gemstone Grains (Mixed Sapphires and Quartz) (Corundum (Al2O3) and Quartz (SiO2)) — mineral

Rough Gemstone Grains (Mixed Sapphires and Quartz)

Corundum (Al2O3) and Quartz (SiO2)

Orthoclase Feldspar (Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8)) — mineral

Orthoclase Feldspar

Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8)

Dinosaur Bone (Gembone) (Agatized Dinosaur Bone (Silicified Paleo-osteoid)) — metamorphic

Dinosaur Bone (Gembone)

Agatized Dinosaur Bone (Silicified Paleo-osteoid)