Chert Concretion (with typical hematite/limonite staining)
Sedimentary Concretion (SiO2 with FeO(OH)⋅nH2O)
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Chert Concretion (with typical hematite/limonite staining)
Sedimentary Concretion (SiO2 with FeO(OH)⋅nH2O)
Obsidian (likely black volcanic glass)
Obsidian; primarily amorphous volcanic silica glass, approximately SiO₂-rich rhyolitic composition
Blue Agate (likely dyed)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Ruby in Fuchsite (often sold as Ruby in Zoisite)
Corundum (Al2O3) in Chromium-rich Muscovite (K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)
Dyed Blue Agate Slice
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Variety Agate
Milky quartz crystal with iron-oxide inclusions
Quartz (SiO₂), likely limonite/goethite-stained inclusions
Boulder Opal
Precious Opal in Ironstone (Amorphous Hydrated Silica, SiO2·nH2O)
Quartz Geodes and Crystal Clusters
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Onyx (Black Onyx)
Onyx (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Dyed Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Blue Agate (Dyed)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz
Dyed Chalcedony (Agate)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment
Purple Garnet
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (Pyrope-Almandine series) Mg3Al2(SiO4)3
Blue Onyx (Dyed Agate)
Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2) with artificial pigment
Milky quartz (rough fragment)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Chalcopyrite
Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2)
Opalite (likely man-made glass)
Opalite; amorphous silica glass, not a natural mineral
Botryoidal chalcedony (likely agate/jasper variety)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂
Polished black pebble, possibly obsidian
Volcanic glass (obsidian), likely; identification is tentative from the image
Boulder Opal
Hydrated amorphous silica (SiO2·nH2O) in ironstone matrix
Druzy Agate (specifically Black Druzy Agate)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Granite with Cupules / Bedrock Mortars
Granite (felsic intrusive plutonic rock)
Polished brown jasper (likely brecciated or orbicular jasper)
Microcrystalline quartz/chalcedony, SiO₂, with iron-oxide and other mineral inclusions
Turquoise cabochon
Turquoise; hydrated copper–aluminum phosphate, approximately CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (composition varies)
Black glassy fragment, likely obsidian or industrial glass
Volcanic glass (obsidian), chiefly amorphous SiO₂; identification uncertain from image
Amber
Succinite (Fossilized Resin)
Polished agate slice
Chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂) with iron-oxide inclusions
Rough Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18 with Chromium/Vanadium impurities)
Serpentine-rich altered rock
Serpentinite, likely with chlorite and magnetite; exact identification requires testing
Polished yellow-orange cabochon, likely citrine (quartz)
Citrine, iron-colored quartz (SiO₂); identification is tentative from the photo
Sandstone (Water-worn Cobble)
Arenite (SiO2 with CaCO3 or Fe2O3 cement)
Dyed Blue Agate
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz
Tumbled milky chalcedony (likely common opalite-like quartz)
Chalcedony, microcrystalline SiO₂; possibly pale common opal, hydrated SiO₂·nH₂O
Colorless quartz crystal (likely quartz fragment)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Turquoise
Hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium: CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O
Polished silver sheen obsidian heart
Obsidian (volcanic glass), primarily rhyolitic silica-rich glass
Bornite (Peacock Ore)
Cu5FeS4 (Copper Iron Sulfide)
Peacock ore (iridescent chalcopyrite)
Chalcopyrite, CuFeS₂, commonly surface-treated to enhance iridescence
Blue opalite glass (likely man-made)
Opalite glass; a silica-based amorphous glass, not natural opal
Carborundum (Silicon Carbide)
Silicon Carbide (SiC) / Moissanite (natural form)
Clear quartz fragment (rock crystal)
Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)