Rock Identifier

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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.

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Epidosite (Unakite-related) (Epidosite (predominantly Epidote, Ca2(Al2,Fe3+)(SiO4)3(OH))) — metamorphic

Epidosite (Unakite-related)

Epidosite (predominantly Epidote, Ca2(Al2,Fe3+)(SiO4)3(OH))

Tiger's Eye (Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Tiger's Eye

Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)

Quartz (likely a clear or rock crystal variety) (Quartz (SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide)) — Mineral

Quartz (likely a clear or rock crystal variety)

Quartz (SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide)

Serpentine (Serpentinite (a rock composed primarily of serpentine minerals like antigorite, chrysotile, and lizardite; general formula (Mg, Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4)) — metamorphic

Serpentine

Serpentinite (a rock composed primarily of serpentine minerals like antigorite, chrysotile, and lizardite; general formula (Mg, Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4)

Nephrite Jade (Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2) — metamorphic

Nephrite Jade

Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2

Jadeite Jade (NaAlSi2O6 (Sodium Aluminum Silicate)) — metamorphic

Jadeite Jade

NaAlSi2O6 (Sodium Aluminum Silicate)

Quartzite with Hematite staining (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite with Hematite staining

Quartzite (SiO2)

Quartzite River Rock with Dendrites (Metamorphosed Quartz-rich Sandstone with Manganese Oxide (MnO2) inclusions) — metamorphic

Quartzite River Rock with Dendrites

Metamorphosed Quartz-rich Sandstone with Manganese Oxide (MnO2) inclusions

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

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

Yellow Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)

Quartzite (Iron-stained) (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite (Iron-stained)

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Greenstone (Greenschist (primarily composed of chlorite, actinolite, and epidote)) — metamorphic

Greenstone

Greenschist (primarily composed of chlorite, actinolite, and epidote)

Quartzite with Iron Inclusions (Metamorphic Quartzite (SiO2 with Fe2O3 trace impurities)) — metamorphic

Quartzite with Iron Inclusions

Metamorphic Quartzite (SiO2 with Fe2O3 trace impurities)

Charoite (Charoite; (K,Sr,Ba,Ca)15-16(Na,Ca)8(Si,Al)24O60(OH,F)4·nH2O) — metamorphic

Charoite

Charoite; (K,Sr,Ba,Ca)15-16(Na,Ca)8(Si,Al)24O60(OH,F)4·nH2O

Quartzite (Meta-quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Meta-quartzite (SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2)

Quartzite (with possible Calcite/Limestone weathering) (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite (with possible Calcite/Limestone weathering)

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Quartzite (Metamorphosed Quartz Sandstone (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Metamorphosed Quartz Sandstone (primarily SiO2)

Quartzite with Iron Staining (Quartzite (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)) — metamorphic

Quartzite with Iron Staining

Quartzite (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

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

Green Aventurine

Aventurine Quartz (SiO2 with Fuchsite inclusions)

Ferruginous Quartzite (Chert) (Quartzite with Iron inclusions (SiO2 + Fe2O3)) — metamorphic

Ferruginous Quartzite (Chert)

Quartzite with Iron inclusions (SiO2 + Fe2O3)

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2)

Quartzite with Garnet (Garnetiferous Quartzite (SiO2 + X3Y2(SiO4)3)) — metamorphic

Quartzite with Garnet

Garnetiferous Quartzite (SiO2 + X3Y2(SiO4)3)

Crystal Quartz Beads (likely Clear Quartz) (Quartz (SiO₂)) — Mineral

Crystal Quartz Beads (likely Clear Quartz)

Quartz (SiO₂)

Limestone (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Basalt (Vesicular Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock)) — Igneous

Basalt

Vesicular Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock)

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

Quartzite River Cobble

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Marble (Recrystallized Carbonate Rock (CaCO3)) — metamorphic

Marble

Recrystallized Carbonate Rock (CaCO3)

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2)

Petrified Wood (Silicified Wood (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Petrified Wood

Silicified Wood (SiO2)

Basalt (Extrusive mafic igneous rock) — igneous

Basalt

Extrusive mafic igneous rock

Basalt Pebble (Basalt (Aphanitic Mafic Volcanic Rock)) — igneous

Basalt Pebble

Basalt (Aphanitic Mafic Volcanic Rock)

Quartzite (Metamorphosed Quartz Arenite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Metamorphosed Quartz Arenite (SiO2)

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)