Rock Identifier

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Metamorphic Rock

Browse metamorphic rock specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Granodiorite (Granodiorite (Intermediate intrusive igneous rock)) — igneous

Granodiorite

Granodiorite (Intermediate intrusive igneous rock)

Granodiorite (Granodiorite) — igneous

Granodiorite

Granodiorite

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 primarily)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 primarily)

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

Quartzite Pebble

Metamorphosed Quartz Sandstone (SiO2)

Marble (Recrystallized Calcite (CaCO3)) — metamorphic

Marble

Recrystallized Calcite (CaCO3)

Rough Emerald (Beryl) (Emerald (Be3Al2(SiO3)6 with Cr/V impurities)) — mineral

Rough Emerald (Beryl)

Emerald (Be3Al2(SiO3)6 with Cr/V impurities)

Fossilized Dinosaur Skull (Tyrannosaurus rex) (Tyrannosaurus rex (permineralized fossil), rich in Hydroxylapatite/Silica) — sedimentary

Fossilized Dinosaur Skull (Tyrannosaurus rex)

Tyrannosaurus rex (permineralized fossil), rich in Hydroxylapatite/Silica

Shale (Shale (composition varies: primarily clay minerals and quartz)) — sedimentary

Shale

Shale (composition varies: primarily clay minerals and quartz)

Jade (Jadeite or Nephrite (both are commonly referred to as 'jade'). Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6; Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2.) — Mineral

Jade

Jadeite or Nephrite (both are commonly referred to as 'jade'). Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6; Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2.

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)

Slate with Iron Staining (Low-grade Metamorphic Mudstone (Slate)) — metamorphic

Slate with Iron Staining

Low-grade Metamorphic Mudstone (Slate)

Fossilized Favosites (Honeycomb Coral) (Favosites (extinct genus of tabulate coral)) — sedimentary

Fossilized Favosites (Honeycomb Coral)

Favosites (extinct genus of tabulate coral)

Quartz Pebble (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — Mineral

Quartz Pebble

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Granite (Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock) — igneous

Granite

Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock

Quartz-veined Siltstone/Greywacke (Clastic Sedimentary Rock with Quartz Infill (SiO2 vein)) — sedimentary

Quartz-veined Siltstone/Greywacke

Clastic Sedimentary Rock with Quartz Infill (SiO2 vein)

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

Quartz (Milky/Granular)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Terrazzo (with Marble and Granite fragments) (Cementitious or resinous composite containing Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) and Silicates) — sedimentary (man-made composite)

Terrazzo (with Marble and Granite fragments)

Cementitious or resinous composite containing Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) and Silicates

sedimentary (man-made composite)

Rose Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Titanium or Manganese) — mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Titanium or Manganese

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz Geode (with possible Manganese or Goethite coating) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Geode (with possible Manganese or Goethite coating)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Agate (Crazy Lace or Eye Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Agate (Crazy Lace or Eye Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Fossilized Coral (Cnidaria (Anthozoa), often replaced by Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) or Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Fossilized Coral

Cnidaria (Anthozoa), often replaced by Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) or Silica (SiO2)

Ironstone Concretion (Siderite or Ferruginous Concretion (FeCO3 or Iron Oxides)) — sedimentary

Ironstone Concretion

Siderite or Ferruginous Concretion (FeCO3 or Iron Oxides)

Fossil Shell in Sedimentary Matrix (Bivalvia (fossil) in Calcium Carbonate Matrix) — sedimentary

Fossil Shell in Sedimentary Matrix

Bivalvia (fossil) in Calcium Carbonate Matrix

Granite (Granite) — Igneous

Granite

Granite

Graphite (Graphite (Native Carbon, C)) — metamorphic

Graphite

Graphite (Native Carbon, C)

Sandstone (Clastic sedimentary rock (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Clastic sedimentary rock (primarily SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2)

Basalt (Basalt) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt

Apatite (Fluorapatite, Chlorapatite, and Hydroxylapatite (Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH))) — mineral

Apatite

Fluorapatite, Chlorapatite, and Hydroxylapatite (Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH))

Orthoclase Feldspar (Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8)) — mineral

Orthoclase Feldspar

Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8)

Pyrite (Iron Sulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite

Iron Sulfide (FeS2)

Pyrite (Fools Gold) (Iron Sulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite (Fools Gold)

Iron Sulfide (FeS2)

Quartz Druze on Matrix (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Druze on Matrix

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 primarily)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 primarily)

Granodiorite (foreground) and Rose Quartz (background) (Granodiorite / Quartz (SiO2)) — igneous

Granodiorite (foreground) and Rose Quartz (background)

Granodiorite / Quartz (SiO2)

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)

Anthracite (Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)) — metamorphic

Anthracite

Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)