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Mineral, Specifically A Cryptocrystalline Quartz Variety

Browse mineral, specifically a cryptocrystalline quartz variety specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Botryoidal Chalcedony (Agate/Carnelian) (Chalcedony (SiO2)) — mineral

Botryoidal Chalcedony (Agate/Carnelian)

Chalcedony (SiO2)

Jasper (Iron-rich Chalcedony) (Jasper (Microcrystalline Silicon Dioxide, SiO2 plus iron oxide impurities)) — Sedimentary / Metamorphic

Jasper (Iron-rich Chalcedony)

Jasper (Microcrystalline Silicon Dioxide, SiO2 plus iron oxide impurities)

Sedimentary / Metamorphic

Chert (and/or River Pebble) (Microcrystalline quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (and/or River Pebble)

Microcrystalline quartz (SiO2)

Chert (Nodule) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Nodule)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Feldspar (specifically Orthoclase) (Potassium Aluminum Silicate (KAlSi3O8)) — mineral

Feldspar (specifically Orthoclase)

Potassium Aluminum Silicate (KAlSi3O8)

Milky Quartz Pebble (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz Pebble

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Dyed Chalcedony (Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment) — mineral

Dyed Chalcedony (Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment

Nephrite Jade (Nephrite) — Mineral/Rock

Nephrite Jade

Nephrite

Septarian Nodule (Yellow Jasper variety) (Septarian Nodule (comprising Calcite, Aragonite, and Limestone/Bentonite)) — sedimentary

Septarian Nodule (Yellow Jasper variety)

Septarian Nodule (comprising Calcite, Aragonite, and Limestone/Bentonite)

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Milky Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Green Aventurine (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Fuchsite inclusions) — Metamorphic Rock (variety of Quartz)

Green Aventurine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Fuchsite inclusions

Metamorphic Rock (variety of Quartz)

Quartz Crystal (specifically a small Clear Quartz point) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Crystal (specifically a small Clear Quartz point)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Chert (Jasper/Flint variety) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper/Flint variety)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Gneiss (specifically Granitic Gneiss) (Gneiss (composed primarily of Quartz, Feldspar, and Biotite/Amphibole)) — metamorphic

Gneiss (specifically Granitic Gneiss)

Gneiss (composed primarily of Quartz, Feldspar, and Biotite/Amphibole)

Crazy Lace Agate (Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Crazy Lace Agate

Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Quartz (Quartz (SiO₂)) — Mineral

Quartz

Quartz (SiO₂)

Quartz (milky variety) (SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)) — Mineral

Quartz (milky variety)

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

Chert (Iron-stained) (Chert (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Iron-stained)

Chert (SiO2)

Tumbled Moonstone (Feldspar (Orthoclase/Albite), KAlSi3O8) — mineral

Tumbled Moonstone

Feldspar (Orthoclase/Albite), KAlSi3O8

Ferruginous Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Iron Oxide inclusions) — mineral

Ferruginous Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Iron Oxide inclusions

Quartz (likely a macrocrystalline variety like milky quartz or smoky quartz, given the appearance in the image) (Quartz (SiO₂ - Silicon Dioxide)) — Mineral

Quartz (likely a macrocrystalline variety like milky quartz or smoky quartz, given the appearance in the image)

Quartz (SiO₂ - Silicon Dioxide)

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Gneiss (specifically a Granitic Gneiss) (Gneiss (typically composed of Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica/Amphiboles)) — metamorphic

Gneiss (specifically a Granitic Gneiss)

Gneiss (typically composed of Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica/Amphiboles)

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

Quartz (Milky Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Grey Quartz (likely Smoky Quartz or Milky Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Grey Quartz (likely Smoky Quartz or Milky Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Citrine (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Citrine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz Pebble (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz Pebble

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Milky Quartz Pebble (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz Pebble

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Silicon dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

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

White Quartz (Milky Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — Mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Quartz Vein) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz (Quartz Vein)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Vein Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz (Vein Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Water-Worn Cobble) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz (Water-Worn Cobble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Milky Quartz (Water-Worn Pebble) (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz (Water-Worn Pebble)

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Milky Quartz Pebble (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz Pebble

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)