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Metamorphic Or Sedimentary Depending On Local Grade

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Malachite and Azurite on Gossan (Ironstone Matrix) (Cu2CO3(OH)2 (Malachite) on FeO(OH)·nH2O (Limonite/Gossan)) — mineral

Malachite and Azurite on Gossan (Ironstone Matrix)

Cu2CO3(OH)2 (Malachite) on FeO(OH)·nH2O (Limonite/Gossan)

Firewood (Wood Log) (Lignum (Plant tissue composed of cellulose and lignin)) — Organic (Non-geological)

Firewood (Wood Log)

Lignum (Plant tissue composed of cellulose and lignin)

Organic (Non-geological)

Gold Nugget (Native Gold (Au)) — mineral

Gold Nugget

Native Gold (Au)

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

Quartz (Milky/Granular)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Gold Nugget (Native Gold (Au)) — mineral

Gold Nugget

Native Gold (Au)

Granodiorite (Granodiorite) — igneous

Granodiorite

Granodiorite

Smoky Quartz and Feldspar Pegmatite (Granitic Pegmatite (chiefly SiO2 and KAlSi3O8)) — igneous

Smoky Quartz and Feldspar Pegmatite

Granitic Pegmatite (chiefly SiO2 and KAlSi3O8)

Ocean Jasper (Orbicular Jasper (Silicon Dioxide with impurities), SiO2) — mineral

Ocean Jasper

Orbicular Jasper (Silicon Dioxide with impurities), SiO2

Quartz Vein with Iron Staining (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with limonite/hematite staining) — mineral

Quartz Vein with Iron Staining

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with limonite/hematite staining

Tektite (likely Indochinite) (Tektite (high-silica impact glass)) — igneous

Tektite (likely Indochinite)

Tektite (high-silica impact glass)

Gold Nugget (Native Gold (Au)) — mineral

Gold Nugget

Native Gold (Au)

Rose Quartz (SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)) — mineral

Rose Quartz

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

Ocean Jasper (Orbicular Jasper) (Orbicular Rhyolite (SiO2)) — igneous

Ocean Jasper (Orbicular Jasper)

Orbicular Rhyolite (SiO2)

Agate (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - variety of Chalcedony) — mineral

Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - variety of Chalcedony

Granite (Leucogranite) (Felsic Plutonic Rock (Granite)) — igneous

Granite (Leucogranite)

Felsic Plutonic Rock (Granite)

Quartz with mica and feldspar (Pegmatite fragment) (Granitic Pegmatite (composed mainly of SiO2 with KAlSi3O8)) — igneous

Quartz with mica and feldspar (Pegmatite fragment)

Granitic Pegmatite (composed mainly of SiO2 with KAlSi3O8)

Gold Nugget (Native Gold (Au)) — mineral

Gold Nugget

Native Gold (Au)

Peridot (Olivine (Magnesium Iron Silicate - (Mg, Fe)2SiO4)) — Mineral

Peridot

Olivine (Magnesium Iron Silicate - (Mg, Fe)2SiO4)

Gold Nugget (Native Gold (Au)) — mineral

Gold Nugget

Native Gold (Au)

Tree Agate (SiO2) — mineral

Tree Agate

SiO2

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

Yellow Quartz (Citrine/Quartzite Pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Gold Nugget (Native Gold (Au)) — mineral

Gold Nugget

Native Gold (Au)

Amethyst (Tumbled/Polished) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities) — mineral

Amethyst (Tumbled/Polished)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities

Granite (Granite (Mainly Quartz, Alkali Feldspar, and Plagioclase)) — igneous

Granite

Granite (Mainly Quartz, Alkali Feldspar, and Plagioclase)

Iridium sand or Osmium-Iridium nugget (Iridosmine / Osmiridium (Platinoid grouping)) — mineral

Iridium sand or Osmium-Iridium nugget

Iridosmine / Osmiridium (Platinoid grouping)

Diorite (Salt and Pepper Rock) (Phaneritic plutonic igneous rock (sodium-rich plagioclase feldspar and hornblende)) — igneous

Diorite (Salt and Pepper Rock)

Phaneritic plutonic igneous rock (sodium-rich plagioclase feldspar and hornblende)

Amethyst Quartz Druse (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities) — mineral

Amethyst Quartz Druse

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities

Granite (Phaneritic intrusive igneous rock (consisting mainly of Quartz, Alkali Feldspar, and Plagioclase)) — igneous

Granite

Phaneritic intrusive igneous rock (consisting mainly of Quartz, Alkali Feldspar, and Plagioclase)

Diamond (set in jewelry) (Diamond (Carbon, C)) — mineral

Diamond (set in jewelry)

Diamond (Carbon, C)

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Citrine (Iron-stained Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Citrine (Iron-stained Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Gold (10K Alloy) (Aurum (Au) with alloying metals (Cu, Ag, Zn)) — mineral

Gold (10K Alloy)

Aurum (Au) with alloying metals (Cu, Ag, Zn)

Granite (Phaneritic Intrusive Igneous Rock (Granite)) — igneous

Granite

Phaneritic Intrusive Igneous Rock (Granite)

Rose Gold (Copper-Gold Alloy) (Aurum-Cuprum Alloy (Au-Cu)) — mineral (native element alloy)

Rose Gold (Copper-Gold Alloy)

Aurum-Cuprum Alloy (Au-Cu)

mineral (native element alloy)

Rose Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of Titanium, Iron, or Manganese) — mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of Titanium, Iron, or Manganese

Orange Tabby (Felis catus) (Felis silvestris catus (variety: Red Mackerel Tabby)) — Organic/Biological specimen (Non-Mineral)

Orange Tabby (Felis catus)

Felis silvestris catus (variety: Red Mackerel Tabby)

Organic/Biological specimen (Non-Mineral)

Diamond (in a metal ring setting) (Diamond (Pure Carbon, C)) — mineral

Diamond (in a metal ring setting)

Diamond (Pure Carbon, C)

Olivine (Peridotite) ((Mg,Fe)2SiO4 (Magnesium Iron Silicate)) — igneous

Olivine (Peridotite)

(Mg,Fe)2SiO4 (Magnesium Iron Silicate)

Sapphire (Corundum (Al2O3)) — mineral

Sapphire

Corundum (Al2O3)

Granodiorite (Phaneritic-textured Intrusive Granodiorite) — igneous

Granodiorite

Phaneritic-textured Intrusive Granodiorite

Acicular Azurite (indicated by deep blue, fibrous/fuzzy appearance) (Azurite (Copper Carbonate Hydroxide) - Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2) — mineral

Acicular Azurite (indicated by deep blue, fibrous/fuzzy appearance)

Azurite (Copper Carbonate Hydroxide) - Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2