Rock Identifier

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Mineral (Processed Alloy)

Browse mineral (processed alloy) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

One Pound Coin (UK) (Nickel-Brass Alloy (Cu-Zn-Ni)) — mineral

One Pound Coin (UK)

Nickel-Brass Alloy (Cu-Zn-Ni)

Silicon (Element Si) — mineral

Silicon

Element Si

N/A - Man-made object (Jewelry Chain) (Antiqued or Oxidized Metal Chain (often Steel or Brass)) — Mineral (processed metal)

N/A - Man-made object (Jewelry Chain)

Antiqued or Oxidized Metal Chain (often Steel or Brass)

Mineral (processed metal)

Blue Sapphire and Diamond (Set in Metal) (Corundum (Al2O3) and Diamond (C)) — mineral

Blue Sapphire and Diamond (Set in Metal)

Corundum (Al2O3) and Diamond (C)

Rose Gold (Copper-Gold Alloy) (Aurum-Cuprum Alloy (Au-Cu)) — mineral (native element alloy)

Rose Gold (Copper-Gold Alloy)

Aurum-Cuprum Alloy (Au-Cu)

mineral (native element alloy)

Mixed Tumbled Gemstones (Agate, Aventurine, Pyrite, etc.) (Multiple (principally Silicon Dioxide SiO2 and Iron Disulfide FeS2)) — mineral

Mixed Tumbled Gemstones (Agate, Aventurine, Pyrite, etc.)

Multiple (principally Silicon Dioxide SiO2 and Iron Disulfide FeS2)

Bismuth Crystal (Bismuth (Bi)) — mineral

Bismuth Crystal

Bismuth (Bi)

Opalite (Synthetic glass / Opalized glass) — gemstone

Opalite

Synthetic glass / Opalized glass

Cubic Zirconia (Man-made) (Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2) with Enamel and Metal Alloy) — mineral

Cubic Zirconia (Man-made)

Cubic Zirconia (ZrO2) with Enamel and Metal Alloy

Gold Nugget (Native Gold (Au)) — mineral

Gold Nugget

Native Gold (Au)

Dyed Fuchsia Tiger’s Eye (Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Dyed Fuchsia Tiger’s Eye

Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)

Aquamarine (Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18 with Fe impurities)) — mineral

Aquamarine

Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18 with Fe impurities)

Ferrochrome Slag (Anthropogenic slag (Fe-Cr alloy waste)) — industrial byproduct

Ferrochrome Slag

Anthropogenic slag (Fe-Cr alloy waste)

industrial byproduct

Nickel (Nickel (Ni)) — mineral

Nickel

Nickel (Ni)

Bismuth Crystal (Bismuth (Bi)) — mineral

Bismuth Crystal

Bismuth (Bi)

Quartz pebble in concrete (Quartz (SiO₂), embedded in Portland-cement concrete) — mineral

Quartz pebble in concrete

Quartz (SiO₂), embedded in Portland-cement concrete

Black Obsidian (Extrusive Volcanic Glass (primarily SiO2)) — igneous

Black Obsidian

Extrusive Volcanic Glass (primarily SiO2)

Dyed Blue Agate (Dragon Vein Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial cobalt/organic dyes) — mineral

Dyed Blue Agate (Dragon Vein Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial cobalt/organic dyes

Native Silver (Silver (Ag)) — mineral

Native Silver

Silver (Ag)

Gold Nugget (Native Gold (Au)) — mineral

Gold Nugget

Native Gold (Au)

Man-made Jewelry (Metal and Glass/Plastic) (Synthetic Alloy and Amorphous Solid (SiO2/Polymer)) — not a rock

Man-made Jewelry (Metal and Glass/Plastic)

Synthetic Alloy and Amorphous Solid (SiO2/Polymer)

Native Copper (Copper (Cu)) — mineral

Native Copper

Copper (Cu)

Tumbled quartz (likely rose or milky quartz) (Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)) — mineral

Tumbled quartz (likely rose or milky quartz)

Quartz, silicon dioxide (SiO₂)

Petrified Coral (Agatized Coral) (Fossilized Anthozoa (Silicon Dioxide replacement - SiO2)) — fossil

Petrified Coral (Agatized Coral)

Fossilized Anthozoa (Silicon Dioxide replacement - SiO2)

Sulfide Ore (likely Galena and Sphalerite in Quartz) (Lead-Zinc Ore (PbS and ZnS)) — mineral

Sulfide Ore (likely Galena and Sphalerite in Quartz)

Lead-Zinc Ore (PbS and ZnS)

Dyed Pink Agate (Crackled) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Chalcedony variety) — mineral

Dyed Pink Agate (Crackled)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Chalcedony variety

Concretion (Sedimentary Concretion (e.g., Siderite or Ironstone)) — sedimentary

Concretion

Sedimentary Concretion (e.g., Siderite or Ironstone)

Asphalt aggregate (crushed stone in bitumen) (Artificial composite; predominantly crushed granite, basalt, limestone, and/or recycled aggregate bound by bitumen) — sedimentary

Asphalt aggregate (crushed stone in bitumen)

Artificial composite; predominantly crushed granite, basalt, limestone, and/or recycled aggregate bound by bitumen

Crushed Granite and Quartz Gravel (Composite Igneous and Silicate Rock Aggregate) — igneous

Crushed Granite and Quartz Gravel

Composite Igneous and Silicate Rock Aggregate

Jewelry Chain with Blue and Clear Gemstones (Likely Cubic Zirconia) (Cubic Zirconia (ZrO₂), Silver or White Gold/Platinum Alloy) — Mineral (synthetic) and Metal (precious/base)

Jewelry Chain with Blue and Clear Gemstones (Likely Cubic Zirconia)

Cubic Zirconia (ZrO₂), Silver or White Gold/Platinum Alloy

Mineral (synthetic) and Metal (precious/base)

Dyed Agate (Silicon dioxide, SiO2) — Mineral (Chalcedony)

Dyed Agate

Silicon dioxide, SiO2

Mineral (Chalcedony)

Quartz (Tumbled/Water-worn) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Tumbled/Water-worn)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Satin Spar (Satin Spar Gypsum) (Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O)) — mineral

Satin Spar (Satin Spar Gypsum)

Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O)

Blue Onyx (Dyed Agate/Chalky Chalcedony) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment) — mineral

Blue Onyx (Dyed Agate/Chalky Chalcedony)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment

Green cabochon gemstone pendant, likely turquoise or dyed green turquoise (Probably turquoise, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; exact identification requires testing) — gemstone

Green cabochon gemstone pendant, likely turquoise or dyed green turquoise

Probably turquoise, CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O; exact identification requires testing

Native Copper (Native Copper (Cu)) — mineral

Native Copper

Native Copper (Cu)

Heat-Treated Amethyst (Commercial Citrine) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Macro-crystalline Quartz) — mineral

Heat-Treated Amethyst (Commercial Citrine)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Macro-crystalline Quartz

Dyed Quartz Crystals (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment) — mineral

Dyed Quartz Crystals

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment

Man-made Jewelry Charm (Enameled Metal) (Not a natural mineral; composed of base metal alloy (likely zinc or brass) and epoxy resin/enamel.) — Synthetic / Manufactured Artifact

Man-made Jewelry Charm (Enameled Metal)

Not a natural mineral; composed of base metal alloy (likely zinc or brass) and epoxy resin/enamel.

Synthetic / Manufactured Artifact

Gold (Processed) (Gold (Au)) — Metal (Elemental Mineral)

Gold (Processed)

Gold (Au)

Metal (Elemental Mineral)

Bornite (Peacock Ore) / Acid-treated Chalcopyrite (Bornite (Cu5FeS4) or Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2)) — mineral

Bornite (Peacock Ore) / Acid-treated Chalcopyrite

Bornite (Cu5FeS4) or Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2)

Ironstone concretion (Siderite or Limonite-rich Concretion (FeO(OH)·nH2O)) — sedimentary

Ironstone concretion

Siderite or Limonite-rich Concretion (FeO(OH)·nH2O)