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Mineral Like Biological Tissue

Browse mineral like biological tissue specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Sandstone (with ripple marks) (Arenite / Quartz Sandstone) — sedimentary

Sandstone (with ripple marks)

Arenite / Quartz Sandstone

Amphibolite (specifically Hornblende Schist/Gneiss) (Amphibole-rich Metamorphic Rock) — metamorphic

Amphibolite (specifically Hornblende Schist/Gneiss)

Amphibole-rich Metamorphic Rock

Mexican Crazy Lace Agate (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron and aluminum inclusions) — mineral

Mexican Crazy Lace Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron and aluminum inclusions

Blue Sapphire (Corundum (Al2O3)) — mineral

Blue Sapphire

Corundum (Al2O3)

Sphalerite with Galena (Zinc Sulfide ((Zn,Fe)S) and Lead Sulfide (PbS)) — mineral

Sphalerite with Galena

Zinc Sulfide ((Zn,Fe)S) and Lead Sulfide (PbS)

Emerald in Matrix (Emerald (Beryllium Aluminum Silicate), Be3Al2(SiO3)6) — mineral

Emerald in Matrix

Emerald (Beryllium Aluminum Silicate), Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Smoky Quartz Cluster (Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz Cluster

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)

Zircon (Zirconium Silicate (ZrSiO₄)) — mineral

Zircon

Zirconium Silicate (ZrSiO₄)

Botryoidal Agate (Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Botryoidal Agate

Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Blue Aventurine (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) containing Dumortierite or Crocidolite inclusions) — mineral

Blue Aventurine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) containing Dumortierite or Crocidolite inclusions

Botryoidal Hematite (Kidney Ore) (Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)) — Mineral

Botryoidal Hematite (Kidney Ore)

Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)

Lapis Lazuli (Lapis lazuli (complex rock composed of Lazurite (Na,Ca)8(AlSiO4)6(S,Cl,SO4,OH)2, Pyrite, and Calcite)) — metamorphic

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis lazuli (complex rock composed of Lazurite (Na,Ca)8(AlSiO4)6(S,Cl,SO4,OH)2, Pyrite, and Calcite)

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Quartz

Quartz (SiO₂ - Silicon Dioxide)

Jasper containing epidote (Unakite-like) (Epidotized Jasper (SiO2 with Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH))) — metamorphic

Jasper containing epidote (Unakite-like)

Epidotized Jasper (SiO2 with Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH))

Quartz Pebble (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — Mineral (occurring as a rolled clast)

Quartz Pebble

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Mineral (occurring as a rolled clast)

Chert (with Limestone matrix) (Silicon dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (with Limestone matrix)

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Larimar (Pectolite (NaCa2Si3O8(OH))) — mineral

Larimar

Pectolite (NaCa2Si3O8(OH))

Diorite (Diorite (Intermediate Plutonic Rock)) — igneous

Diorite

Diorite (Intermediate Plutonic Rock)

Quartz (Quartzite or Quartz Pebble) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartz (Quartzite or Quartz Pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Nuummite (Orthorhombic amphibole (Gedrite and Anthophyllite mixture) - (Mg,Fe)7Si8O22(OH)2) — metamorphic

Nuummite

Orthorhombic amphibole (Gedrite and Anthophyllite mixture) - (Mg,Fe)7Si8O22(OH)2

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

Muscovite (Mica)

Muscovite - KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

Chalcedony (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — mineral

Chalcedony

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily Quartz, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily Quartz, SiO2)

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

Opal (Precious Opal)

Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Polychrome Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities) — sedimentary

Polychrome Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Arenite with Iron Oxide cement) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite with Iron Oxide cement

Silver (Sterling Silver Jewelry) (Argentum (Ag) mixed with Copper (Cu)) — mineral

Silver (Sterling Silver Jewelry)

Argentum (Ag) mixed with Copper (Cu)

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

White Opal (Common) (Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)) — mineral

White Opal (Common)

Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)

Quartz (specifically Milky/Gray Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (specifically Milky/Gray Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite (often composed of Quartz, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (often composed of Quartz, SiO2)

Sandstone (with Iron Staining) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2 with FeO(OH) impurities)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (with Iron Staining)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2 with FeO(OH) impurities)

Dalmation Stone (often called Dalmatian Jasper) (Peralkaline Rock (Microgranite/Aplite), SiO2 with inclusions of Arfvedsonite) — igneous

Dalmation Stone (often called Dalmatian Jasper)

Peralkaline Rock (Microgranite/Aplite), SiO2 with inclusions of Arfvedsonite

Asphalt Concrete (Bituminous Concrete) (Bituminous aggregate) — sedimentary

Asphalt Concrete (Bituminous Concrete)

Bituminous aggregate

Geode with Quartz/Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Geode with Quartz/Chalcedony

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Ferruginous Sandstone (Arenite with Iron-Oxide cement (primarily Fe2O3 • nH2O)) — sedimentary

Ferruginous Sandstone

Arenite with Iron-Oxide cement (primarily Fe2O3 • nH2O)

Milky or Iron-Stained Quartz (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Milky or Iron-Stained Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Dyed Chalcedony (Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment) — mineral

Dyed Chalcedony (Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with artificial pigment

Satin Spar (often marketed as Selenite) (Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate) - CaSO4·2H2O) — mineral

Satin Spar (often marketed as Selenite)

Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate) - CaSO4·2H2O