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

Serpentinite (Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals: (Mg, Fe, Ni, Al, Zn, Mn)2-3(Si, Al, Fe)2O5(OH)4)) — metamorphic

Serpentinite

Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals: (Mg, Fe, Ni, Al, Zn, Mn)2-3(Si, Al, Fe)2O5(OH)4)

Desert Varnish (on Sandstone) (Rock Varnish (composed of Manganese oxides, Iron oxides, and Clay minerals)) — sedimentary

Desert Varnish (on Sandstone)

Rock Varnish (composed of Manganese oxides, Iron oxides, and Clay minerals)

Concretion or Geode (unbroken) (Varied (depending on mineral composition and cementing agent). For quartz-lined geodes, the scientific name of the dominant mineral would be Quartz (SiO2). For calcite-lined geodes, Calcite (CaCO3). Concretions are often composed of cryptocrystalline quartz (chert), calcite, or iron oxides.) — Sedimentary rock (specifically a concretion or possibly a geode)

Concretion or Geode (unbroken)

Varied (depending on mineral composition and cementing agent). For quartz-lined geodes, the scientific name of the dominant mineral would be Quartz (SiO2). For calcite-lined geodes, Calcite (CaCO3). Concretions are often composed of cryptocrystalline quartz (chert), calcite, or iron oxides.

Sedimentary rock (specifically a concretion or possibly a geode)

Lapis Lazuli (Lapis Lazuli (a rock composed primarily of Lazurite)) — Metamorphic rock

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli (a rock composed primarily of Lazurite)

Metamorphic rock

Green Aventurine (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Fuchsite inclusions) — Mineral (Variety of Quartz)

Green Aventurine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Fuchsite inclusions

Mineral (Variety of Quartz)

Turquoise (Turquoise (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O)) — mineral

Turquoise

Turquoise (CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O)

Diamond (Diamond (C)) — Mineral

Diamond

Diamond (C)

Quartz (Quartz (SiO2)) — Mineral

Quartz

Quartz (SiO2)

Quartz (River Pebble) (Quartz (SiO₂ - Silicon Dioxide)) — Mineral

Quartz (River Pebble)

Quartz (SiO₂ - Silicon Dioxide)

Red Jasper (River Polished) (Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — sedimentary/mineral

Red Jasper (River Polished)

Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

sedimentary/mineral

Clear Quartz (or Rock Crystal) (Quartz (SiO₂)) — Mineral

Clear Quartz (or Rock Crystal)

Quartz (SiO₂)

Granite Cobble (Granitoid (typically containing Quartz SiO2, Feldspar KAlSi3O8, and Mica minerals)) — igneous

Granite Cobble

Granitoid (typically containing Quartz SiO2, Feldspar KAlSi3O8, and Mica minerals)

Mixed Tumbled Gemstones and River Rocks (Mixed Decorative Stones (predominantly Silicon Dioxide - SiO2 variants)) — Mixed (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Minerals)

Mixed Tumbled Gemstones and River Rocks

Mixed Decorative Stones (predominantly Silicon Dioxide - SiO2 variants)

Mixed (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Minerals)

Sandstone (Sandstone (clastic sedimentary rock)) — Rock

Sandstone

Sandstone (clastic sedimentary rock)

Moonstone (Adularia (orthoclase feldspar variety)) — mineral

Moonstone

Adularia (orthoclase feldspar variety)

Rutilated Quartz (SiO2 with TiO2 inclusions (Quartz with Rutile)) — mineral

Rutilated Quartz

SiO2 with TiO2 inclusions (Quartz with Rutile)

Quartz (beads) (SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)) — Mineral

Quartz (beads)

SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

Quartz (likely macrocrystalline variety) (Quartz (SiO₂)) — Mineral

Quartz (likely macrocrystalline variety)

Quartz (SiO₂)

Blue Tiger's Eye (Riebeckite (crocidolite variety)) — Mineral

Blue Tiger's Eye

Riebeckite (crocidolite variety)

Hematite (Hematite (Fe2O3)) — mineral

Hematite

Hematite (Fe2O3)

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

Granite (Granite (a felsic intrusive igneous rock)) — Igneous Rock

Granite

Granite (a felsic intrusive igneous rock)

Carborundum (Silicon Carbide) (Silicon Carbide (SiC)) — mineral (synthetic)

Carborundum (Silicon Carbide)

Silicon Carbide (SiC)

mineral (synthetic)

African Turquoise (Jasper) (Polychrome African Jasper (often marketed as 'African Turquoise' due to its color, but it is not true turquoise)) — Rock

African Turquoise (Jasper)

Polychrome African Jasper (often marketed as 'African Turquoise' due to its color, but it is not true turquoise)

Petrified Wood (Silicified wood (Quartz/Chalcedony)) — Sedimentary

Petrified Wood

Silicified wood (Quartz/Chalcedony)

Fossilized Wood (Petrified Wood) (Silicified Wood (primarily quartz/chalcedony replacing organic matter)) — Sedimentary (with some aspects of mineral replacement)

Fossilized Wood (Petrified Wood)

Silicified Wood (primarily quartz/chalcedony replacing organic matter)

Sedimentary (with some aspects of mineral replacement)

Banded Gneiss (Gneiss (pronounced "nice")) — metamorphic

Banded Gneiss

Gneiss (pronounced "nice")

Clay (as a rock-forming material) (Clay minerals (e.g., Kaolinite group, Smectite group, Illite group, Chlorite group)) — Mineral

Clay (as a rock-forming material)

Clay minerals (e.g., Kaolinite group, Smectite group, Illite group, Chlorite group)

Quartz Vein in Gneiss or Basalt (Milky Quartz (SiO2) within Metamorphic Host Rock) — Metamorphic or Igneous with Mineral Inclusion

Quartz Vein in Gneiss or Basalt

Milky Quartz (SiO2) within Metamorphic Host Rock

Metamorphic or Igneous with Mineral Inclusion

Smoky Quartz (Smoky Quartz (SiO

₂)) — Mineral

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz (SiO ₂)

Rutilated Quartz (SiO2 (Quartz) with TiO2 (Rutile inclusions)) — Mineral

Rutilated Quartz

SiO2 (Quartz) with TiO2 (Rutile inclusions)

Granite (Granite (a plutonic rock)) — Igneous

Granite

Granite (a plutonic rock)

Pink Banded Agate (Dyed) (Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline silica), chemical formula SiO2) — mineral

Pink Banded Agate (Dyed)

Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline silica), chemical formula SiO2

Ametrine (SiO2 (silicon dioxide)) — Mineral

Ametrine

SiO2 (silicon dioxide)

Smoky Quartz (Quartz (SiO₂)) — Mineral

Smoky Quartz

Quartz (SiO₂)

Porphyry (Porphyritic Andesite/Basalt) — igneous

Porphyry

Porphyritic Andesite/Basalt

Magnetic Hematite (Magnetized Hematite (an iron oxide mineral, Fe2O3, that has undergone magnetization)) — Mineral

Magnetic Hematite

Magnetized Hematite (an iron oxide mineral, Fe2O3, that has undergone magnetization)

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

Chrysoprase

Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) with nickel inclusions; SiO2

Smoky Quartz (Smoky Quartz (SiO2)) — Mineral

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz (SiO2)

Quartz (Quartz (SiO2)) — Mineral

Quartz

Quartz (SiO2)

Obsidian (Obsidian (volcanic glass), predominantly amorphous SiO₂) — Igneous

Obsidian

Obsidian (volcanic glass), predominantly amorphous SiO₂

Quartz with Iron Stains (Quartz (SiO2) with iron oxide/hydroxide staining) — Mineral

Quartz with Iron Stains

Quartz (SiO2) with iron oxide/hydroxide staining