Precious Opal in Matrix
Hydrated Silica (SiO2·nH2O)
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Epidosite
Epidosite (consisting primarily of Epidote Ca2(Al2,Fe3+)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) and Quartz SiO2)
metamorphic
Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Red Garnet
Almandine and Pyrope (Silicate minerals: Fe3Al2(SiO4)3 and Mg3Al2(SiO4)3)
mineral
Milky Quartz
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
mineral
Jasper with Quartz Veins
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz
sedimentary
Milky Quartz
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
mineral
Ruby in Zoisite
Anyolite (Ruby in Zoisite)
metamorphic
Quartz Geode
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Agate (Carnelian/Chalcedony)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Emerald In Matrix
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) with Chromium/Vanadium impurities
mineral
Agate (Lace Agate Geode Slice)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Druzzy Quartz on Matrix
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Gneiss
High-grade regional metamorphic rock (Foliated)
metamorphic
Clear Quartz
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Green Aventurine and Clear Quartz
Aventurine (variety of Quartz - SiO2) and Quartz (SiO2)
Mineral
Quartz (Milky/Rose variety)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Epidosite
Epidosite (composed primarily of Epidote and Quartz)
metamorphic
Amazonite
Microcline (variety Amazonite), K(AlSi3O8)
mineral
Quartz (Clear Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Strawberry Quartz (or Hematoid Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions of Hematite or Goethite
mineral
Blue Lace Agate
Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2) with trace minerals
sedimentary
Muscovite Mica
Muscovite (KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2)
mineral
Gneiss
Metamorphic rock of high-grade regional metamorphism
metamorphic
Sodalite (blue beads) and Clear Quartz (clear beads)
Sodalite: Na4Al3Si3O12Cl; Quartz: SiO2
mineral
Milky Quartz Geode with Chlorite
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Chlorite group inclusions
mineral
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Chalcedony (Quartz Nodule)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Mixed Gemstone Beaded Jewelry
Various minerals (e.g., Quartz varieties like Rose Quartz, Amethyst; Peridot; Garnet; etc.)
Mineral
Gneiss (Cobble)
Gneiss
metamorphic
Clear Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) / Rock Crystal
mineral
Quartz Pebble (often referred to as 'Sea Glass' or 'River Stone' when worn smooth)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Milky Quartz (Water-Worn Pebble)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Quartz (Milky/Common)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
mineral
Orange Quartz (Citrine Quartz)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities
mineral
Pyritic Gneiss
Metamorphic Gneiss with Pyrite inclusions
metamorphic
Schorl (Black Tourmaline)
Sodium Iron Aluminum Borosilicate Hydroxide; NaFe2+3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)3OH
mineral
Dragon Blood Jasper
Epidote-containing Quartz Chalcedony (SiO2 with Ca2(Al, Fe)3(SiO4)3(OH))
metamorphic
Seam Agate
Agate (Banded variety of Chalcedony, SiO2)
mineral
Turquoise
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Hydrated copper and aluminium phosphate)
mineral
Aquamarine
Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18)
mineral