Biotite Mica
Biotite (K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2)
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Biotite Mica
Biotite (K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2)
Raw tourmaline crystal (probable schorl)
Tourmaline group; likely schorl, NaFe3+Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Rough Garnet (likely Almandine or Pyrope)
Garnet group; Almandine Fe3Al2(SiO4)3 or Pyrope Mg3Al2(SiO4)3
Labradorite (Dark or Black variety)
Labradorite (member of Plagioclase Feldspar group), (Na,Ca)(Si,Al)4O8
Red Garnet (Almandine-Pyrope series)
Garnet Group, Almandine (Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) or Pyrope (Mg3Al2(SiO4)3)
Tumbled green stone, likely serpentine
Serpentinite; principally serpentine-group minerals, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Green Moonstone (Garnierite)
Nickel-bearing Magnesium Silicate (often a mix of Serpentine and Talc/Chlorite groups)
Garnet
Garnet Group (Silicate Minerals), formula varies e.g., Almandine Fe3Al2(SiO4)3
Spinifex Textured Komatiite
Ultramafic Komatiite (with Olivine Spinifex)
Polished dark-green stone, possibly serpentine or nephrite jade
Serpentine-group minerals, commonly antigorite/lizardite; possible nephrite (actinolite–tremolite amphibole)
Garnet (Polished)
Nesosilicate (Group formula: X3Y2(SiO4)3)
Iron Meteorite
Iron Meteorite (Group IAB or IIIAB common)
Chondrite Meteorite
Ordinary Chondrite (L or H group classification)
Granite
Phaneritic Acidic Igneous Rock (Granite Group)
Orthoclase Feldspar
Orthoclase (KAlSi3O8)
Bivalve Fossil (Internal Mold)
Class Bivalvia (Phylum Mollusca)
Serpentinite (serpentinized ultramafic rock)
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly lizardite and antigorite; commonly derived from peridotite
Likely serpentinite (serpentine-rich rock)
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly antigorite/lizardite; commonly derived from ultramafic peridotite
Basalt Pebble
Basalt (Mafic Extrusive Igneous Rock)
Garnet (Almandine or Spessartine likely)
Garnet Group Minerals (e.g., Almandine Fe3Al2(SiO4)3, Pyrope Mg3Al2(SiO4)3, Spessartine Mn3Al2(SiO4)3)
Sunstone (Feldspar)
Oligoclase / Labradorite (Plagioclase Feldspar Group, (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si2-3O8)
Green Tourmaline (Verdelite)
Tourmaline Group; often Elbaite (Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4) or Dravite (NaMg3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)
Serpentinite (Serpentine Rock)
Primarily composed of serpentine group minerals, such as antigorite, chrysotile, and lizardite. Chemical formula for serpentine minerals is (Mg,Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4.
Greenstone / serpentinized ultramafic rock (probable)
Serpentinite, chiefly serpentine-group minerals (Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄), with possible magnetite and talc
Black Star Diopside
Diopside (CaMgSi2O6) with asterism
Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals, e.g., Antigorite, Lizardite, Chrysotile)
Greenstone / Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed primarily of minerals from the serpentine group Mg3Si2O5(OH)4)
Tumbled pale greenish stone, likely serpentine or altered limestone
Probable serpentine-group rock (antigorite/lizardite), possibly serpentinite; identification is visual only
Gastropod Fossil (Steinkern)
Class Gastropoda (internal mold)
Bivalve Fossil (Clam)
Class Bivalvia (e.g., Mercenaria or similar genus)
Tumbled greenish chalcedony or serpentine pebble
Likely microcrystalline quartz (chalcedony, SiO₂) or serpentine-group mineral; exact identification requires testing
Tumbled green stone, likely serpentine or aventurine
Probable serpentine-group mineral (Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄) or green aventurine quartz (SiO₂)
Serpentine, likely a variety of Chrysoprase (green chalcedony) or a similar translucent green mineral.
Serpentine Group Minerals (e.g., Antigorite, Lizardite) or Chalcedony (SiO2) with nickel impurities for Chrysoprase green.
Peridot (likely, based on color and appearance)
Olivine group mineral, specifically (Mg,Fe)2SiO4 (Forsterite-Fayalite solid solution series)
Mixed rounded stream pebbles
Most appear to be granitic and mafic igneous rocks, including granite, gneiss, basalt, and possibly quartzite; exact identification is uncertain from the image.
Serpentinite (likely serpentinized ultramafic rock)
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly antigorite/lizardite; commonly derived from peridotite
Verde Antique Marble (Serpentinite)
Serpentinite (composed mainly of Serpentine group minerals, Mg3Si2O5(OH)4)
Greenstone / Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed largely of Serpentine group minerals, Mg3Si2O5(OH)4)
Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed primarily of minerals in the Serpentine group: Chrysotile, Lizardite, and Antigorite)
Red Jasper
Jasper (SiO2, Silicon Dioxide with Iron inclusions)
Biotite Mica
K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2
Green Tourmaline
Elbaite (part of Tourmaline group), Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)4