Rock Identifier

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Mineral (Organic Gemstone)

Browse mineral (organic gemstone) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Chrysoprase (Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) with nickel inclusions; SiO2) — Mineral

Chrysoprase

Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) with nickel inclusions; SiO2

Corundum (Corundum (Al2O3)) — Mineral

Corundum

Corundum (Al2O3)

Breccia (Clastic Breccia (General mineral composition depends on fragments, often SiO2 or CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Breccia

Clastic Breccia (General mineral composition depends on fragments, often SiO2 or CaCO3)

Garnet (likely Almandine or a blend) (Garnet group: X3Y2(SiO4)3, where X can be Ca, Mg, Fe2+, Mn2+ and Y can be Al, Fe3+, Cr3+. Given the dark, somewhat reddish-brown appearance in the image, it's likely Almandine (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) or a mix with other iron-rich garnets.) — Mineral

Garnet (likely Almandine or a blend)

Garnet group: X3Y2(SiO4)3, where X can be Ca, Mg, Fe2+, Mn2+ and Y can be Al, Fe3+, Cr3+. Given the dark, somewhat reddish-brown appearance in the image, it's likely Almandine (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) or a mix with other iron-rich garnets.

Moonstone (Orthoclase Feldspar (KAlSi3O8)) — mineral

Moonstone

Orthoclase Feldspar (KAlSi3O8)

Amethyst (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities) — mineral

Amethyst

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities

Banded Agate (specifically Carnelian Agate / Sardonyx) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions) — mineral

Banded Agate (specifically Carnelian Agate / Sardonyx)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions

Zircon (Zircon (ZrSiO4)) — Mineral

Zircon

Zircon (ZrSiO4)

Quartz (likely Milky Quartz or Chalcedony) (Quartz (SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide)) — Mineral

Quartz (likely Milky Quartz or Chalcedony)

Quartz (SiO2 - Silicon Dioxide)

Dalmatian Jasper (Dalmatian Stone) (Perthitic feldspar with Arfvedsonite inclusions) — igneous

Dalmatian Jasper (Dalmatian Stone)

Perthitic feldspar with Arfvedsonite inclusions

Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia imitation) (Carbon (C) - Native Element) — mineral

Diamond (or Cubic Zirconia imitation)

Carbon (C) - Native Element

Red Garnet (Pyrope-Almandine series (Mg3Al2(SiO4)3 to Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)) — mineral

Red Garnet

Pyrope-Almandine series (Mg3Al2(SiO4)3 to Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Plagioclase Feldspar (Plagioclase Feldspar Series (NaAlSi3O8 - CaAl2Si2O8)) — Mineral

Plagioclase Feldspar

Plagioclase Feldspar Series (NaAlSi3O8 - CaAl2Si2O8)

Green Kyanite (Kyanite (Al2SiO5)) — mineral

Green Kyanite

Kyanite (Al2SiO5)

Almandine Garnet (Iron aluminum silicate (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)) — mineral

Almandine Garnet

Iron aluminum silicate (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3)

Turquoise (Turquoise - CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium)) — mineral

Turquoise

Turquoise - CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium)

Amethyst (Silicon Dioxide with Iron impurities (SiO2 + Fe3+)) — mineral

Amethyst

Silicon Dioxide with Iron impurities (SiO2 + Fe3+)

Granite (Granite (Felsic intrusive igneous rock)) — igneous

Granite

Granite (Felsic intrusive igneous rock)

Dalmatian Jasper (or Dalmatian Stone) (Dalmatian Stone (A peralkaline felsite composed of feldspar, quartz, and sodic amphibole)) — igneous

Dalmatian Jasper (or Dalmatian Stone)

Dalmatian Stone (A peralkaline felsite composed of feldspar, quartz, and sodic amphibole)

Smoky Quartz and Orthoclase Feldspar (Granitic Pegmatite (SiO2 + KAlSi3O8)) — igneous

Smoky Quartz and Orthoclase Feldspar

Granitic Pegmatite (SiO2 + KAlSi3O8)

Azurite-Malachite (often called Azerite Malachite or Azurmalachite) (Azurite (Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2) and Malachite (Cu2CO3(OH)2)) — Mineral

Azurite-Malachite (often called Azerite Malachite or Azurmalachite)

Azurite (Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2) and Malachite (Cu2CO3(OH)2)

Amethyst (Quartz (SiO2) with trace iron impurities) — Mineral

Amethyst

Quartz (SiO2) with trace iron impurities

Quartz (likely) or a Quartzite Pebble (Silicon dioxide (SiO2) for quartz. If it's quartzite, it's a metamorphic rock primarily composed of quartz.) — Mineral, specifically a detrital grain

Quartz (likely) or a Quartzite Pebble

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) for quartz. If it's quartzite, it's a metamorphic rock primarily composed of quartz.

Mineral, specifically a detrital grain

Jasper (Iron-stained Chalcedony) (SiO2 with Fe2O3 (Iron Oxide) impurities) — Sedimentary / Mineral (Silica)

Jasper (Iron-stained Chalcedony)

SiO2 with Fe2O3 (Iron Oxide) impurities

Sedimentary / Mineral (Silica)

Yellow Chalcedony (Agate/Jasper mix) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Yellow Chalcedony (Agate/Jasper mix)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Jadeite Jade (Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6)) — metamorphic

Jadeite Jade

Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6)

Quartzite (Quartzite (Primary mineral: SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (Primary mineral: SiO2)

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

Green Jasper (Chert)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Red Jasper (Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide impurities (SiO2 + Fe2O3)) — Mineral (variety of Chalcedony/Quartz)

Red Jasper

Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide impurities (SiO2 + Fe2O3)

Mineral (variety of Chalcedony/Quartz)

Opal (Hydrous silicon dioxide (SiO2·nH2O)) — mineral

Opal

Hydrous silicon dioxide (SiO2·nH2O)

Malachite (Malachite (Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 - a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral)) — Mineral

Malachite

Malachite (Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 - a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral)

Goldstone (Synthetic Aventurescence Glass) (Cuprous Aventurescent Glass (Silicon Dioxide with Copper inclusions)) — mineraloid / man-made material

Goldstone (Synthetic Aventurescence Glass)

Cuprous Aventurescent Glass (Silicon Dioxide with Copper inclusions)

mineraloid / man-made material

Goldstone (Not a natural mineral or rock. It is an ornamental glass.) — Manufactured Glass (Simulant)

Goldstone

Not a natural mineral or rock. It is an ornamental glass.

Manufactured Glass (Simulant)

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

Yellow Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron inclusions

Strawberry Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite or Goethite inclusions) — mineral

Strawberry Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite or Goethite inclusions

Citrine (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Citrine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Pearl (Aragonite (CaCO3) with Conchiolin) — mineral

Pearl

Aragonite (CaCO3) with Conchiolin

Labradorite (Labradorite (a variety of Plagioclase Feldspar), Na(AlSi3O8) to Ca(Al2Si2O8)) — Mineral

Labradorite

Labradorite (a variety of Plagioclase Feldspar), Na(AlSi3O8) to Ca(Al2Si2O8)

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

Chert (Jasper/Chalcedony variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Cullet Glass (Industrial Slag Glass) (Amorphous Silica (SiO2) with metallic oxide impurities) — Man-made byproduct (often mistaken for Obsidian or Emerald)

Cullet Glass (Industrial Slag Glass)

Amorphous Silica (SiO2) with metallic oxide impurities

Man-made byproduct (often mistaken for Obsidian or Emerald)