Rock Identifier

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Mineral, Specifically A Rock Fragment

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

Coquina (Biogenic Limestone (Coquina)) — sedimentary

Coquina

Biogenic Limestone (Coquina)

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

Red Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions

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

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

mineral
Amber (Succinite (specifically for Baltic amber); Chemical formula approximately C10H16O) — mineral

Amber

Succinite (specifically for Baltic amber); Chemical formula approximately C10H16O

mineral
Aquamarine (Beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈), specifically a blue or cyan variety) — Mineral

Aquamarine

Beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈), specifically a blue or cyan variety

Mineral
Amber (Succinite (specifically for Baltic amber); C10H16O (Variable organic compound)) — mineral

Amber

Succinite (specifically for Baltic amber); C10H16O (Variable organic compound)

mineral
Septarian Nodule (Septarian Dragon Stone) (Septarian Concretion (Composition: Calcite, Aragonite, and Limestone/Clay)) — sedimentary

Septarian Nodule (Septarian Dragon Stone)

Septarian Concretion (Composition: Calcite, Aragonite, and Limestone/Clay)

sedimentary
Fossil Coral (Coral Limestone (a type of biogenic sedimentary rock)) — Sedimentary

Fossil Coral

Coral Limestone (a type of biogenic sedimentary rock)

Sedimentary
Slag Glass (Cullet) (Amorphous Silica (man-made), primarily SiO2 with trace metal oxides) — Mineraloid / Synthetic Glass

Slag Glass (Cullet)

Amorphous Silica (man-made), primarily SiO2 with trace metal oxides

Mineraloid / Synthetic Glass
Diamond (Diamond (C)) — Mineral

Diamond

Diamond (C)

Mineral
Fossiliferous Limestone (Biogenic Limestone (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Fossiliferous Limestone

Biogenic Limestone (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)

sedimentary
Granite (Phaneritic plutonic rock (primarily Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica)) — igneous

Granite

Phaneritic plutonic rock (primarily Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica)

igneous
Chondrite Meteorite (Ordinary Chondrite (Fe-Ni alloy, Olivine, Pyroxene)) — Mineral

Chondrite Meteorite

Ordinary Chondrite (Fe-Ni alloy, Olivine, Pyroxene)

Mineral
Jasper (specifically Red Jasper) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions) — sedimentary

Jasper (specifically Red Jasper)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions

sedimentary
Quartz (Engineered Stone Countertop) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with polymer resins) — Sedimentary-like (Industrial Composite)

Quartz (Engineered Stone Countertop)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with polymer resins

Sedimentary-like (Industrial Composite)
Chalcedony (specifically Agate or Flint) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)) — Mineral

Chalcedony (specifically Agate or Flint)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)

Mineral
Coquina (Biogenic Limestone (Calcite/Aragonite base, CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Coquina

Biogenic Limestone (Calcite/Aragonite base, CaCO3)

sedimentary
Red Ochre (Hematite-rich Clay) (Limonitic/Hematitic Claystone (Fe2O3 with clay minerals)) — Sedimentary

Red Ochre (Hematite-rich Clay)

Limonitic/Hematitic Claystone (Fe2O3 with clay minerals)

Sedimentary
Chert (Nodule) (Chert (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Nodule)

Chert (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

sedimentary
Brown Jasper (Jasper (a cryptocrystalline variety of Quartz, SiO2)) — Mineral, specifically a variety of Quartz

Brown Jasper

Jasper (a cryptocrystalline variety of Quartz, SiO2)

Mineral, specifically a variety of Quartz
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

mineral
Obsidian (Apache Tear) (Volcanic Glass (SiO2)) — igneous

Obsidian (Apache Tear)

Volcanic Glass (SiO2)

igneous
Red Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions) — sedimentary

Red Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions

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

Red Chert (Jasper)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

sedimentary
Yellow Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions) — sedimentary

Yellow Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions

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

Chert (Jasper)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

sedimentary
Chert (Nodule) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Nodule)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Chert (Jasper)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

sedimentary
Orange Calcite (Cleavage Rhomb) (Calcite (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)) — mineral

Orange Calcite (Cleavage Rhomb)

Calcite (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)

mineral
Tiger's Eye (Tiger's Eye (a variety of Quartz, SiO₂)) — Mineral (specifically a gemstone variety)

Tiger's Eye

Tiger's Eye (a variety of Quartz, SiO₂)

Mineral (specifically a gemstone variety)
Chert (specifically Tan Chert) (Chert (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (specifically Tan Chert)

Chert (SiO2)

sedimentary
Ocean Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — Mineral_variety_of_Chalcedony

Ocean Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Mineral_variety_of_Chalcedony
Peacock Ore (Bornite (Cu5FeS4) or Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) with iridescent tarnish) — mineral

Peacock Ore

Bornite (Cu5FeS4) or Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) with iridescent tarnish

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

Quartz Geode

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Feldspar (Orthoclase)

Potassium Feldspar (KAlSi3O8)

mineral
Chert (Flint variety) (Microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Flint variety)

Microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

sedimentary
Quartz with Mica (Schist/Pegmatite fragment) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Phyllosilicates (KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)) — igneous/metamorphic

Quartz with Mica (Schist/Pegmatite fragment)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Phyllosilicates (KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)

igneous/metamorphic
Red Jasper (possibly banded) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions) — sedimentary

Red Jasper (possibly banded)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions

sedimentary