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Mineral Based Alloy (Anthropogenic)

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Chrysocolla on Quartz/Rhyolite matrix (Hydrated copper phyllosilicate mineral: (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O) — mineral

Chrysocolla on Quartz/Rhyolite matrix

Hydrated copper phyllosilicate mineral: (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O

Lepidolite (Lepidolite (K(Li,Al)3(Al,Si,Rb)4O10(F,OH)2)) — mineral

Lepidolite

Lepidolite (K(Li,Al)3(Al,Si,Rb)4O10(F,OH)2)

Ruby in Zoisite (Anyolite) (Anyolite (Combination of Corundum and Zoisite)) — metamorphic

Ruby in Zoisite (Anyolite)

Anyolite (Combination of Corundum and Zoisite)

Chert (Jasper/Flint variety) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper/Flint variety)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Gneiss (specifically a Banded Gneiss pebble) (Gneiss (High-grade Regional Metamorphic Rock)) — metamorphic

Gneiss (specifically a Banded Gneiss pebble)

Gneiss (High-grade Regional Metamorphic Rock)

Graphite (Graphite (Carbon, C)) — Mineral

Graphite

Graphite (Carbon, C)

Sandstone (Glacial Cobble) (Arenite / Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Glacial Cobble)

Arenite / Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)

Sandstone (Quartzose type) (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose type)

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Granite (Granite) — igneous

Granite

Granite

Lapis Lazuli (blue bead) and Moss Agate (green heart) (Lapis Lazuli (lazurite-based rock) and Moss Agate (SiO2 with manganese/iron inclusions)) — metamorphic (Lapis) and sedimentary/igneous assoc. (Moss Agate)

Lapis Lazuli (blue bead) and Moss Agate (green heart)

Lapis Lazuli (lazurite-based rock) and Moss Agate (SiO2 with manganese/iron inclusions)

metamorphic (Lapis) and sedimentary/igneous assoc. (Moss Agate)

Porphyritic Basalt (Amygdaloidal) (Porphyritic Mafic Volcanic Rock (Amygdaloidal Basalt)) — igneous

Porphyritic Basalt (Amygdaloidal)

Porphyritic Mafic Volcanic Rock (Amygdaloidal Basalt)

Mica (Muscovite) (Muscovite, KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2) — Mineral

Mica (Muscovite)

Muscovite, KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Basalt (Aphanitic mafic volcanic rock (primarily plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene)) — igneous

Basalt

Aphanitic mafic volcanic rock (primarily plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene)

Quartz (specifically Milky Quartz or Quartzite) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (specifically Milky Quartz or Quartzite)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Obsidian (Obsidian (volcanic glass)) — igneous

Obsidian

Obsidian (volcanic glass)

Basalt (with possible Olivine inclusions) (Mafic Igneous Rock (primarily Plagioclase and Pyroxene)) — igneous

Basalt (with possible Olivine inclusions)

Mafic Igneous Rock (primarily Plagioclase and Pyroxene)

Granite (Granite (Felsic Intrusive Igneous Rock)) — igneous

Granite

Granite (Felsic Intrusive Igneous Rock)

Jade (There are two distinct minerals commonly known as Jade: Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6) and Nephrite (Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2). Based on the appearance, these spheres are likely Nephrite.) — Mineral

Jade

There are two distinct minerals commonly known as Jade: Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6) and Nephrite (Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2). Based on the appearance, these spheres are likely Nephrite.

Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock (various silicate minerals including Pyroxene and Plagioclase)) — igneous

Basalt

Mafic volcanic rock (various silicate minerals including Pyroxene and Plagioclase)

Granite (with Quartz and Mica) (Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock) — igneous

Granite (with Quartz and Mica)

Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock

Granite (Phaneritic Igneous Rock (composed primarily of Quartz, Alkali Feldspar, and Plagioclase)) — igneous

Granite

Phaneritic Igneous Rock (composed primarily of Quartz, Alkali Feldspar, and Plagioclase)

Biotite Mica (Biotite (K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH,F)2)) — mineral

Biotite Mica

Biotite (K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH,F)2)

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

Aquamarine

Beryl (Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈), specifically a blue or cyan variety

Rough Precious Opal (Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)) — mineral

Rough Precious Opal

Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)

Lepidolite (K(Li,Al)3(Al,Si,Rb)4O10(F,OH)2 (Lithium-bearing Phyllosilicate)) — mineral

Lepidolite

K(Li,Al)3(Al,Si,Rb)4O10(F,OH)2 (Lithium-bearing Phyllosilicate)

Biotite (Black Mica) (Biotite [K(Mg,Fe)3(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2]) — mineral

Biotite (Black Mica)

Biotite [K(Mg,Fe)3(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2]

Labradorite ((Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8 (Plagioclase Feldspar)) — mineral

Labradorite

(Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8 (Plagioclase Feldspar)

Basalt with Scoria/Vesicular Texture (Vesicular Basalt (Iron-rich/Oxidized)) — igneous

Basalt with Scoria/Vesicular Texture

Vesicular Basalt (Iron-rich/Oxidized)

Granodiorite Pebble (Granodiorite) — igneous

Granodiorite Pebble

Granodiorite

Granite (Granite (Phaneritic Quartz-Feldspar Rock)) — igneous

Granite

Granite (Phaneritic Quartz-Feldspar Rock)

Mica Schist (Muscovite/Biotite Schist) — metamorphic

Mica Schist

Muscovite/Biotite Schist

Schist (specifically Mica Schist) (Mica Schist (primarily composed of Muscovite KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 and Biotite)) — metamorphic

Schist (specifically Mica Schist)

Mica Schist (primarily composed of Muscovite KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2 and Biotite)

Biotite Gneiss (Gneiss (complex mixture including Biotite K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2 and Quartz/Feldspar)) — metamorphic

Biotite Gneiss

Gneiss (complex mixture including Biotite K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2 and Quartz/Feldspar)

Granite with Mafic Inclusions (Granite (Phaneritic igneous rock composed of Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica)) — igneous

Granite with Mafic Inclusions

Granite (Phaneritic igneous rock composed of Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica)

Mahogany Obsidian (Volcanic Glass with Hematite/Magnetite inclusions) — igneous

Mahogany Obsidian

Volcanic Glass with Hematite/Magnetite inclusions

Limestone (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Biotite Schist (Biotite Schist (K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH,F)2)) — metamorphic

Biotite Schist

Biotite Schist (K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH,F)2)

Glauconitic Sandstone (Greensand) (Glauconite (K,Na)(Fe,Al,Mg)2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2) — sedimentary

Glauconitic Sandstone (Greensand)

Glauconite (K,Na)(Fe,Al,Mg)2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2

Sandstone (Iron-stained) (Clastic sedimentary rock (SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Iron-stained)

Clastic sedimentary rock (SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)

Toast (Triticum aestivum (processed)) — not a geological specimen

Toast

Triticum aestivum (processed)

not a geological specimen

Diorite (Phaneritic Intermediate Igneous Rock) — igneous

Diorite

Phaneritic Intermediate Igneous Rock

Granite (Alkali-feldspar rich) (Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (Major components: KAlSi3O8, SiO2)) — igneous

Granite (Alkali-feldspar rich)

Phaneritic Felsic Igneous Rock (Major components: KAlSi3O8, SiO2)