Granite
Granite (a broadly defined plutonic igneous rock, often more specifically classified as quartz monzonite or granodiorite based on precise mineral percentages)
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Granite
Granite (a broadly defined plutonic igneous rock, often more specifically classified as quartz monzonite or granodiorite based on precise mineral percentages)
Serpentine
Serpentine group ((Mg, Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4)
Sodalite
Sodalite (Na4Al3Si3O12Cl)
Quartz–feldspar pegmatite specimen
Granitic pegmatite, chiefly quartz (SiO₂), potassium feldspar (KAlSi₃O₈), and mica-group minerals
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.
Weathered serpentinite (likely)
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄, with possible magnetite, carbonate, and chromite
Tumbled serpentine (likely)
Serpentine-group minerals, commonly lizardite or antigorite; approximate composition Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Unidentified gray-green rock, possibly serpentinite or altered basalt
Tentatively serpentinite (serpentine-group minerals), but identification is uncertain from the blurred image
Greenstone, likely serpentine or green jasper
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly antigorite/lizardite; possibly quartz-rich jasper
Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals, e.g., Antigorite, Lizardite, or Chrysotile)
Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals like Antigorite, Lizardite, and Chrysotile)
Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals like Antigorite, Lizardite, or Chrysotile)
Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed largely of serpentine group minerals including Antigorite, Lizardite, or Chrysotile)
Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed largely of serpentine group minerals including antigorite, lizardite, and chrysotile)
Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals like Antigorite, Lizardite, and Chrysotile)
Carnelian (red chalcedony), possibly red agate or jasper
Chalcedony, a microcrystalline variety of quartz; silicon dioxide (SiO₂), commonly colored red-orange by iron oxides. The specimen may include opaque jasper or agate zones.
Sodalite
Sodalite, Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2
Quartz with Actinolite or Tourmaline inclusions
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 or Tourmaline group inclusions
Weathered serpentinite (likely serpentine-rich rock)
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄, with possible magnetite and accessory minerals
Fossilized Gastropod in Limestone
Gastropoda (Class) in Fossiliferous Limestone
Gastropod Fossil (Snail)
Gastropoda (Internal mold/Steinkern)
Serpentine
Serpentinite (a rock composed primarily of serpentine minerals like antigorite, chrysotile, and lizardite; general formula (Mg, Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4)
Polished blue-green stone, likely serpentine or chrysocolla-bearing rock
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄; exact identification requires testing
Polished serpentine or green jasper pebble
Likely serpentine-group silicate, chiefly antigorite/lizardite; possibly iron-rich jasper
Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite)
Elbaite (Tourmaline group) - Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Garnet
Garnet Group (e.g., Almandine Fe3Al2(SiO4)3 or Pyrope Mg3Al2(SiO4)3)
Sodalite
Sodalite - Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2
Pale green rough mineral specimen, likely serpentine or calcite
Probable serpentine-group mineral, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄; possibly pale-green calcite, CaCO₃
Serpentinite
Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals: (Mg,Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4)
Basalt
Basalt
Serpentine Schist with Quartz Vein
Serpentine Schist (a type of Metamorphic rock). The white band is likely Quartz (SiO2).
Serpentine
Antigorite/Lizardite/Chrysotile group, Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
Tiger’s eye
Quartz variety, primarily silicon dioxide (SiO₂); fibrous quartz pseudomorph after crocidolite asbestos
Serpentinite
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals (lizardite, chrysotile, antigorite), commonly with magnetite and minor talc
Porphyritic Basalt or Diabase with Plagioclase Phenocrysts
Porphyritic Basalt or Diabase; Mineral: Plagioclase Feldspar
Amethyst (Purple), Sulfur (Yellow), and Blue Apatite
SiO2 (Quartz), S (Native Sulfur), Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) (Apatite Group)
Polished serpentinite pebble
Serpentinite; primarily serpentine-group minerals (Mg3Si2O5(OH)4), with possible magnetite and talc
Serpentine-rich metamorphic stone
Serpentinite, chiefly serpentine-group minerals (antigorite, lizardite, or chrysotile) with possible quartz, magnesite, and magnetite
Biotite Schist (likely)
Biotite Schist (rock), Biotite (mineral)
Serpentinite (likely serpentine-rich metamorphic rock)
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly antigorite, lizardite, and/or chrysotile; commonly derived from altered peridotite
Likely serpentinized ultramafic rock (serpentinite)
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄, possibly with magnetite, chromite, and brucite
Seraphinite
Clinochlore (Mg,Fe)5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8 - specific variety for Seraphinite due to its fibrous inclusions and chatoyancy.