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Mineral Like Byproduct (Technogenic)

Browse mineral like byproduct (technogenic) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

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

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily Quartz, SiO2)

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))

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Larimar

Pectolite (NaCa2Si3O8(OH))

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

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

Chert (with Limestone matrix)

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

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

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite with Iron Oxide cement

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

Quartz (specifically Milky/Gray Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Opal (Precious Opal)

Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)

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

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

Polychrome Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities

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

White Opal (Common)

Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Sandstone

Arenite (often composed of Quartz, SiO2)

Schist (Mica Schist) — metamorphic

Schist

Mica Schist

Graphic Granite (Graphic Granite (a variety of Pegmatite)) — igneous

Graphic Granite

Graphic Granite (a variety of Pegmatite)

Basalt with Secondary Mineral Inclusions (Amygdaloidal Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock, primarily Augite and Plagioclase)) — igneous

Basalt with Secondary Mineral Inclusions

Amygdaloidal Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock, primarily Augite and Plagioclase)

Gneiss (Gneiss) — metamorphic

Gneiss

Gneiss

Moqui Marble (Shaman Stone) (Iron Oxide Concretion (Hematite/Goethite-encased Sandstone)) — sedimentary

Moqui Marble (Shaman Stone)

Iron Oxide Concretion (Hematite/Goethite-encased Sandstone)

Rose Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese) — mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Obsidian (Obsidian (Volcanic Glass), primarily SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)) — igneous

Obsidian

Obsidian (Volcanic Glass), primarily SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide)

Banded Agate (Gray/White) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Chalcedony variety) — mineral

Banded Agate (Gray/White)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Chalcedony variety

Chert (Flint) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Flint)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz Geode (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) within a secondary sedimentary structure) — sedimentary

Quartz Geode

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) within a secondary sedimentary structure

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2)

Diorite (Salt and Pepper Rock) (Phaneritic plutonic igneous rock (sodium-rich plagioclase feldspar and hornblende)) — igneous

Diorite (Salt and Pepper Rock)

Phaneritic plutonic igneous rock (sodium-rich plagioclase feldspar and hornblende)

Yellow Howlite (Dyed Magnesite/Howlite) (Dyed Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 (Howlite) or MgCO3 (Magnesite)) — mineral

Yellow Howlite (Dyed Magnesite/Howlite)

Dyed Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5 (Howlite) or MgCO3 (Magnesite)

Rose Quartz (Silicon dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Black Obsidian (Volcanic Glass (SiO2)) — igneous

Black Obsidian

Volcanic Glass (SiO2)

Clear Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Clear Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Selenite (Satin Spar Gypsum) (Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O)) — mineral

Selenite (Satin Spar Gypsum)

Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O)

Jasper (Picture Jasper variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities) — sedimentary

Jasper (Picture Jasper variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities

Conglomerate (River Rock Aggregate) (Conglomerate (Lithic-clast conglomerate)) — sedimentary

Conglomerate (River Rock Aggregate)

Conglomerate (Lithic-clast conglomerate)

Amber (Succinite (C10H16O)) — mineraloid

Amber

Succinite (C10H16O)