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Mineral Specimen

Browse mineral specimen specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Chert (specifically Tan/Gray Chert) (Microcrystalline quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (specifically Tan/Gray Chert)

Microcrystalline quartz (SiO2)

sedimentary
Quartzite Pebbler (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebbler

Quartzite (SiO2)

metamorphic
Quartz (on matrix) (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO₂)) — Mineral

Quartz (on matrix)

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO₂)

Mineral
Quartzite (Metamorphosed Quartz Sandstone (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Metamorphosed Quartz Sandstone (SiO2)

metamorphic
White Jade / Jadeite (NaAlSi2O6 (Sodium Aluminum Silicate)) — metamorphic

White Jade / Jadeite

NaAlSi2O6 (Sodium Aluminum Silicate)

metamorphic
Brecciated Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with varying mineral inclusions (Iron Oxide, Hematite, Clay)) — sedimentary (clastic/chemical)

Brecciated Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with varying mineral inclusions (Iron Oxide, Hematite, Clay)

sedimentary (clastic/chemical)
Petrified Wood (Silicified Wood (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Petrified Wood

Silicified Wood (primarily SiO2)

sedimentary
Limestone (Grey and White specimens) (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone (Grey and White specimens)

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

sedimentary
Granite (Weathered) (Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)) — igneous

Granite (Weathered)

Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)

igneous
Chert (Jasper/Carnelian variety) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper/Carnelian variety)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

sedimentary
Chert / Flint (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert / Flint

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

sedimentary
Chert (Chert / Flint) (Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Chert / Flint)

Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

sedimentary
Granite Pebble (Granite; primarily composed of Quartz (SiO2), Feldspar (KAlSi3O8), and Mica) — igneous

Granite Pebble

Granite; primarily composed of Quartz (SiO2), Feldspar (KAlSi3O8), and Mica

igneous
Tiger's Eye (Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Tiger's Eye

Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)

metamorphic
Petrified Wood (Silicified Wood) (Silicified fossil wood (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Petrified Wood (Silicified Wood)

Silicified fossil wood (SiO2)

metamorphic
Que Sera Stone (Llanite) (Rhyolite Porphyry with Blue Quartz and Feldspar) — igneous

Que Sera Stone (Llanite)

Rhyolite Porphyry with Blue Quartz and Feldspar

igneous
Ocean Jasper (Orbicular Jasper (Silicon Dioxide SiO2)) — sedimentary

Ocean Jasper

Orbicular Jasper (Silicon Dioxide SiO2)

sedimentary
Banded Chert (River Pebble) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Banded Chert (River Pebble)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

sedimentary
Greenstone / Serpentinite (Serpentinite (composed primarily of minerals from the serpentine group Mg3Si2O5(OH)4)) — metamorphic

Greenstone / Serpentinite

Serpentinite (composed primarily of minerals from the serpentine group Mg3Si2O5(OH)4)

metamorphic
Serpentinite (Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals, e.g., Antigorite, Lizardite, Chrysotile)) — metamorphic

Serpentinite

Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals, e.g., Antigorite, Lizardite, Chrysotile)

metamorphic
Chert (and Petrified Wood) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (and Petrified Wood)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

sedimentary
Chert (Jasper) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

sedimentary
Petoskey Stone (Fossilized Coral) (Hexagonaria percarinata (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Petoskey Stone (Fossilized Coral)

Hexagonaria percarinata (CaCO3)

sedimentary
Coquina / Fossiliferous Limestone (Bioclastic Limestone (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Coquina / Fossiliferous Limestone

Bioclastic Limestone (CaCO3)

sedimentary
Tiger's Eye (specifically Blue/Golden mixed or Hawk's Eye) (Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Tiger's Eye (specifically Blue/Golden mixed or Hawk's Eye)

Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)

metamorphic
Thunderegg (Agate-filled Geode Node) (Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with various inclusions) — sedimentary/igneous association

Thunderegg (Agate-filled Geode Node)

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with various inclusions

sedimentary/igneous association
Jasper (Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Jasper

Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

sedimentary
Fossiliferous Limestone (Limestone with fossil inclusions (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Fossiliferous Limestone

Limestone with fossil inclusions (CaCO3)

sedimentary
Yellow Jasper (Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Yellow Jasper

Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

sedimentary
Petrified Wood (Silicified Fossil) (Silicified Wood (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Petrified Wood (Silicified Fossil)

Silicified Wood (SiO2)

sedimentary
Graphic Granite (Pegmatitic Quartz-Feldspar Granite) — igneous

Graphic Granite

Pegmatitic Quartz-Feldspar Granite

igneous
Snowflake Obsidian (Volcanic Glass with Spherulite Inclusions (70-75% SiO2)) — igneous

Snowflake Obsidian

Volcanic Glass with Spherulite Inclusions (70-75% SiO2)

igneous
Jasper (Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Jasper

Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

sedimentary
Tiger's Eye (Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Tiger's Eye

Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)

metamorphic
Quartz Pebble (Chert/Chalcedony variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Quartz Pebble (Chert/Chalcedony variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

sedimentary
Riverstone Quartzite / Chalcedony Nugget (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Riverstone Quartzite / Chalcedony Nugget

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

metamorphic
Granitic Quartz or Pegmatite (Quartz with Orthoclase Feldspar (SiO2 + KAlSi3O8)) — igneous

Granitic Quartz or Pegmatite

Quartz with Orthoclase Feldspar (SiO2 + KAlSi3O8)

igneous
Riverstone (Quartzite or Siltstone cobble) (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Riverstone (Quartzite or Siltstone cobble)

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

metamorphic
Smurf Rock (Fictional Interpretation) (Cyanus Anthropomorphicus (Geologic Simulation)) — Artificial/Fantasy Object

Smurf Rock (Fictional Interpretation)

Cyanus Anthropomorphicus (Geologic Simulation)

Artificial/Fantasy Object
Granite Pebble (Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)) — igneous

Granite Pebble

Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)

igneous
Chert (Yellow Jasper/River Pebble) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Yellow Jasper/River Pebble)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

sedimentary
Soapstone mushroom decorative carving (Steatite (Hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg3Si4O10(OH)2)) — metamorphic

Soapstone mushroom decorative carving

Steatite (Hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg3Si4O10(OH)2)

metamorphic