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Mineral On Sedimentary

Browse mineral on sedimentary specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Quartz (Milky Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Milky Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Carnelian Agate (Carnelian (Silicon Dioxide: SiO2)) — mineral

Carnelian Agate

Carnelian (Silicon Dioxide: SiO2)

Hematite (Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)) — mineral

Hematite

Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)

Galena (Lead Sulfide (PbS)) — mineral

Galena

Lead Sulfide (PbS)

Dyed Agate (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Dyed Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Howlite (White Buffalo Turquoise) (Howlite (Calcium Borosilicate Hydroxide), Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5) — mineral

Howlite (White Buffalo Turquoise)

Howlite (Calcium Borosilicate Hydroxide), Ca2B5SiO9(OH)5

Carnelian (Banded Agate) (Chalcedony (SiO2) with Iron Oxide inclusions) — mineral

Carnelian (Banded Agate)

Chalcedony (SiO2) with Iron Oxide inclusions

Red Jasper (Jasper (Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide inclusions, SiO2)) — mineral

Red Jasper

Jasper (Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide inclusions, SiO2)

Jasper (Yellow/Brown) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities) — mineral

Jasper (Yellow/Brown)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities

Carnelian (Chalcedony) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Iron Oxide) — mineral

Carnelian (Chalcedony)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace Iron Oxide

Green Calcite (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — mineral

Green Calcite

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Quartz Druzy (on Calcedony/Quartz base) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Druzy (on Calcedony/Quartz base)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Calcite (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — mineral

Calcite

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

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

Opal

Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)

Pink Chalcedony (Agate/Jasper blend) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)) — mineral

Pink Chalcedony (Agate/Jasper blend)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)

Agate (specifically Chalcedony nodule) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Agate (specifically Chalcedony nodule)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Chert (often called Flint)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Fossilized Sea Urchin (Echinoid) (Echinoidea (Class); commonly Clypeasteroida for sand dollar types) — sedimentary (fossil)

Fossilized Sea Urchin (Echinoid)

Echinoidea (Class); commonly Clypeasteroida for sand dollar types

sedimentary (fossil)

Magnetite (Magnetite (Fe3O4)) — mineral

Magnetite

Magnetite (Fe3O4)

Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal Fragments) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal Fragments)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Chert (Green Chert/Jasper) (Chert (primarily Microcrystalline Quartz, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Green Chert/Jasper)

Chert (primarily Microcrystalline Quartz, SiO2)

Chert (Common Opal variant) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Common Opal variant)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Chert (specifically Yellow/Honey Jasper variety) (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (specifically Yellow/Honey Jasper variety)

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Ironstone Concretion (Moqui Marble) (Iron Oxide Concretion (Fe2O3 / FeO(OH) mixed with SiO2)) — sedimentary

Ironstone Concretion (Moqui Marble)

Iron Oxide Concretion (Fe2O3 / FeO(OH) mixed with SiO2)

Spondylus Oyster Calcification / Fossilized Oyster (Spondylus (Thorny Oyster) / Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Spondylus Oyster Calcification / Fossilized Oyster

Spondylus (Thorny Oyster) / Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Red Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions) — sedimentary

Red Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions

African Turquoise (Jasper) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Macro-crystalline Quartz with inclusions) — sedimentary

African Turquoise (Jasper)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Macro-crystalline Quartz with inclusions

Ammonite Fossil (Ammonoidea (subclass)) — sedimentary

Ammonite Fossil

Ammonoidea (subclass)

Black Sand (Magnetite Sand) (Magnetite-rich Placers (Fe3O4)) — sedimentary

Black Sand (Magnetite Sand)

Magnetite-rich Placers (Fe3O4)

Apatite (Apatite Group (e.g., Fluorapatite Ca5(PO4)3F, Chlorapatite Ca5(PO4)3Cl, Hydroxylapatite Ca5(PO4)3(OH))) — mineral

Apatite

Apatite Group (e.g., Fluorapatite Ca5(PO4)3F, Chlorapatite Ca5(PO4)3Cl, Hydroxylapatite Ca5(PO4)3(OH))

Chert (specifically a stream-worn Chert Nodule) (Sedimentary Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (specifically a stream-worn Chert Nodule)

Sedimentary Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Gneiss with Quartz Vein (Gneiss containing Quartz (SiO2) filler) — metamorphic

Gneiss with Quartz Vein

Gneiss containing Quartz (SiO2) filler

Bloodstone / Heliotrope (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2 with inclusions)) — sedimentary

Bloodstone / Heliotrope

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2 with inclusions)

Jasper with Agate Inclusions (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - variety of Quartz/Chert) — sedimentary

Jasper with Agate Inclusions

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - variety of Quartz/Chert

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

Mookaite Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities

Gneiss (Gneiss) — metamorphic

Gneiss

Gneiss

Quartzite with inclusions (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite with inclusions

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Celestite (Celestine) (Strontium Sulfate (SrSO4)) — mineral

Celestite (Celestine)

Strontium Sulfate (SrSO4)

Pyrite (Iron Pyrite) (Iron Sulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite (Iron Pyrite)

Iron Sulfide (FeS2)

Quartz Vein in River Siltstone (Crystalline Quartz (SiO2) in Siliclastic Matrix) — sedimentary

Quartz Vein in River Siltstone

Crystalline Quartz (SiO2) in Siliclastic Matrix

Banded Gneiss (Variety of Gneiss) (Gneiss (specifically, a variety exhibiting prominent banding; mineral composition can vary, but often contains quartz, feldspar, mica, and amphibole)) — Metamorphic Rock

Banded Gneiss (Variety of Gneiss)

Gneiss (specifically, a variety exhibiting prominent banding; mineral composition can vary, but often contains quartz, feldspar, mica, and amphibole)

Metamorphic Rock

Petrified Wood (Silicified wood (Quartz/Chalcedony replacement of organic matter)) — sedimentary

Petrified Wood

Silicified wood (Quartz/Chalcedony replacement of organic matter)