Rock Identifier

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Mineral, Specifically A Rock Fragment

Browse mineral, specifically a rock fragment specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Sandstone (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (composed primarily of Quartz: SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (composed primarily of Quartz: SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2)

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (Lithic arenite / Quartz arenite)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (Lithic arenite / Quartz arenite)

Sandstone (Arenite (variable SiO2 composition)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (variable SiO2 composition)

Clear Quartz crystals on a Matrix base (Geode fragment) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Clear Quartz crystals on a Matrix base (Geode fragment)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

River Stone (likely Siltstone or fine-grained Sandstone) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (Lithic Wacke / Siltstone)) — sedimentary

River Stone (likely Siltstone or fine-grained Sandstone)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (Lithic Wacke / Siltstone)

Pink Satin Spar (Satin Spar Selenite Dyed) (Gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O)) — mineral

Pink Satin Spar (Satin Spar Selenite Dyed)

Gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O)

Quartz Geode/Druzy Quartz (Quartz (SiO₂)) — Mineral

Quartz Geode/Druzy Quartz

Quartz (SiO₂)

Agate (specifically Carnelian Agate or Lake Superior style Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz) — mineral

Agate (specifically Carnelian Agate or Lake Superior style Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz

Conglomerate (Clastic sedimentary rock (Puddingstone)) — sedimentary

Conglomerate

Clastic sedimentary rock (Puddingstone)

Pink Granite (Granite (Phaneritic intrusive rock rich in K-feldspar)) — igneous

Pink Granite

Granite (Phaneritic intrusive rock rich in K-feldspar)

Fossiliferous Sandstone (with Brachiopod or Bivalve mold) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock with Macrofossil Mold) — sedimentary

Fossiliferous Sandstone (with Brachiopod or Bivalve mold)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock with Macrofossil Mold

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)) — Mineral

Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)

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

Quartz Vein / Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Red Jasper (Brecciated or Mottled) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions) — sedimentary

Red Jasper (Brecciated or Mottled)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions

Quartz with Iron Staining (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz with Iron Staining

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sandstone (Green/Yellow Siltstone variant) (Arenite or Siltstone (primarily SiO2 with mineral staining)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Green/Yellow Siltstone variant)

Arenite or Siltstone (primarily SiO2 with mineral staining)

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone) (Clastic sedimentary rock (SiO2 major component)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone)

Clastic sedimentary rock (SiO2 major component)

Ferruginous Sandstone (Arenite with Iron-oxide cement (composed of Quartz and Limonite/Hematite)) — sedimentary

Ferruginous Sandstone

Arenite with Iron-oxide cement (composed of Quartz and Limonite/Hematite)

Dragon Stone (Argillaceous Sedimentary Rock (Ohko Stone)) — sedimentary

Dragon Stone

Argillaceous Sedimentary Rock (Ohko Stone)

Petrified Wood (Silicified Wood (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Petrified Wood

Silicified Wood (primarily SiO2)

Agate (specifically Chalcedony nodule) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Agate (specifically Chalcedony nodule)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz / Quartzite Fragment (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic (mineral-based)

Quartz / Quartzite Fragment

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic (mineral-based)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily Quartz, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily Quartz, SiO2)

Banded Agate (specifically Sardonyx Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Chalcedony variety) — mineral

Banded Agate (specifically Sardonyx Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Chalcedony variety

Rough Citrine Quartz (Citrine (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2 with iron impurities)) — mineral

Rough Citrine Quartz

Citrine (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2 with iron impurities)

Granitic Gneiss (Gneiss (containing Potassium Feldspar and Quartz)) — metamorphic

Granitic Gneiss

Gneiss (containing Potassium Feldspar and Quartz)

Vesicular Sandstone (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (Sandstone)) — sedimentary

Vesicular Sandstone

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (Sandstone)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide)

Blue Quartzite (Quartzite (specifically a variety enriched with blue-coloring minerals)) — Metamorphic Rock

Blue Quartzite

Quartzite (specifically a variety enriched with blue-coloring minerals)

Metamorphic Rock

Bumblebee Jasper (Fossiliferous Volcanic Rock (composed of Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Oxides, and Arsenic Sulfides)) — igneous

Bumblebee Jasper

Fossiliferous Volcanic Rock (composed of Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Oxides, and Arsenic Sulfides)

Sandstone (Cross-bedded Drill Core) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Cross-bedded Drill Core)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)

Chert (Jasper variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Arenite (primarily SiO2 with Iron Oxide cement)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite (primarily SiO2 with Iron Oxide cement)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)

Granodiorite (Granodiorite (Intermediate to Felsic Intrusive Rock)) — igneous

Granodiorite

Granodiorite (Intermediate to Felsic Intrusive Rock)

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone) (Arenite (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone)

Arenite (SiO2)

Red Jasper with Quartz Veining (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz with Iron Oxide impurities (Hematite)) — sedimentary

Red Jasper with Quartz Veining

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz with Iron Oxide impurities (Hematite)

Fossiliferous Limestone (Coquina / Shell Limestone) (Bioclastic Limestone (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Fossiliferous Limestone (Coquina / Shell Limestone)

Bioclastic Limestone (CaCO3)