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Metamorphic (Pseudo Igneous)

Browse metamorphic (pseudo igneous) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Muscovite Mica (Muscovite (KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)) — mineral

Muscovite Mica

Muscovite (KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)

Almandine Garnet (Iron aluminum silicate (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)) — mineral

Almandine Garnet

Iron aluminum silicate (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)

Garnet (Almandine formula: Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) — mineral

Garnet

Almandine formula: Fe3Al2(SiO4)3

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

Garnet (Almandine variety)

Almandine Garnet (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — Mineral

Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Magnetite (Iron Ore) (Magnetite (Fe3O4)) — mineral

Magnetite (Iron Ore)

Magnetite (Fe3O4)

Garnet (likely Almandine or a blend) (Garnet group: X3Y2(SiO4)3, where X can be Ca, Mg, Fe2+, Mn2+ and Y can be Al, Fe3+, Cr3+. Given the dark, somewhat reddish-brown appearance in the image, it's likely Almandine (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) or a mix with other iron-rich garnets.) — Mineral

Garnet (likely Almandine or a blend)

Garnet group: X3Y2(SiO4)3, where X can be Ca, Mg, Fe2+, Mn2+ and Y can be Al, Fe3+, Cr3+. Given the dark, somewhat reddish-brown appearance in the image, it's likely Almandine (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) or a mix with other iron-rich garnets.

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Moonstone (Orthoclase Feldspar (formula: (K,Na)AlSi3O8)) — mineral

Moonstone

Orthoclase Feldspar (formula: (K,Na)AlSi3O8)

Yellow Quartz (Citrine or Iron-Stained Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Yellow Quartz (Citrine or Iron-Stained Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Ruby (Corundum (Al2O3 with Chromium traces)) — mineral

Ruby

Corundum (Al2O3 with Chromium traces)

Quartz (Milky or White Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Milky or White Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Orange Calcite (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — mineral

Orange Calcite

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Yellow Calcite (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — mineral

Yellow Calcite

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Black Tourmaline (Schorl (Sodium iron aluminum borosilicate), NaFe3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4) — mineral

Black Tourmaline

Schorl (Sodium iron aluminum borosilicate), NaFe3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4

Quartz (Milky/Common) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Milky/Common)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz / Clear Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz / Clear Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Clear Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Clear Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Ferruginous Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Limonite inclusions) — mineral

Ferruginous Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite/Limonite inclusions

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

Red Garnet

Almandine Garnet (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)

Moonstone (Orthoclase Feldspar ((K,Na)AlSi3O8)) — mineral

Moonstone

Orthoclase Feldspar ((K,Na)AlSi3O8)

Moonstone (Adularia / Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8)) — mineral

Moonstone

Adularia / Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8)

Moonstone (Green Moonstone / Garnierite) (Potassium Aluminum Silicate (KAlSi3O8) with inclusions of Garnierite) — mineral

Moonstone (Green Moonstone / Garnierite)

Potassium Aluminum Silicate (KAlSi3O8) with inclusions of Garnierite

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Pyrite (Iron Sulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite

Iron Sulfide (FeS2)

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Yellow Quartz (Citrine or Quartzite Pebble) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Yellow Quartz (Citrine or Quartzite Pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Red Garnet (Pyrope or Almandine (Silicate group, X3Y2(SiO4)3)) — Mineral

Red Garnet

Pyrope or Almandine (Silicate group, X3Y2(SiO4)3)

Green Aventurine (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Fuchsite (mica)) — Mineral (variety of Quartz)

Green Aventurine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Fuchsite (mica)

Mineral (variety of Quartz)

Quartz (Milky or Common Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Milky or Common Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Clear Quartz (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Clear Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Amethyst (Purple), Sulfur (Yellow), and Blue Apatite (SiO2 (Quartz), S (Native Sulfur), Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) (Apatite Group)) — mineral

Amethyst (Purple), Sulfur (Yellow), and Blue Apatite

SiO2 (Quartz), S (Native Sulfur), Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) (Apatite Group)

Orthoclase Feldspar (KAlSi3O8 (Potassium aluminum silicate)) — mineral

Orthoclase Feldspar

KAlSi3O8 (Potassium aluminum silicate)

Quartz (Milky/Common) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Milky/Common)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Citrine (Heat-treated or Natural Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Citrine (Heat-treated or Natural Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz River Cobble (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — Mineral (Primary constituent)

Quartz River Cobble

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Mineral (Primary constituent)

Smoky Quartz (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide) - SiO2) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide) - SiO2

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Yellow Quartz (Citrine Quartzite) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Yellow Quartz (Citrine Quartzite)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sodalite (Sodalite - Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2) — mineral

Sodalite

Sodalite - Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sodalite (Sodalite (Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2)) — mineral

Sodalite

Sodalite (Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2)