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Mineral With Metamorphic Or Sedimentary Host

Browse mineral with metamorphic or sedimentary host specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Ruby Zoisite (Anyolite (Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) + Al2O3:Cr)) — metamorphic

Ruby Zoisite

Anyolite (Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) + Al2O3:Cr)

Green Aventurine (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Fuchsite inclusions) — metamorphic

Green Aventurine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Fuchsite inclusions

Metaconglomerate (Protolith: Conglomerate (comprising SiO2, Al2O3, etc.)) — metamorphic

Metaconglomerate

Protolith: Conglomerate (comprising SiO2, Al2O3, etc.)

Golden Mica Schist (Mica Schist (primarily Muscovite/Biotite with Quartz)) — metamorphic

Golden Mica Schist

Mica Schist (primarily Muscovite/Biotite with Quartz)

Greenschist (Greenschist (Chlorite Schist)) — metamorphic

Greenschist

Greenschist (Chlorite Schist)

Greenschist (Greenschist) — metamorphic

Greenschist

Greenschist

Greenschist (Greenstone) (Greenschist (Metamorphic rock containing chlorite, actinolite, and epidote)) — metamorphic

Greenschist (Greenstone)

Greenschist (Metamorphic rock containing chlorite, actinolite, and epidote)

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2)

Gneiss (Banded Gneiss) (Gneiss) — metamorphic

Gneiss (Banded Gneiss)

Gneiss

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon Content: 86%–98%)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon Content: 86%–98%)

Epidote in Basalt (Epidotized Basalt (Ca2(Al2,Fe)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) in Mafic Igneous Host)) — igneous

Epidote in Basalt

Epidotized Basalt (Ca2(Al2,Fe)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) in Mafic Igneous Host)

Rhodonite (Manganese Silicate (Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3) — metamorphic

Rhodonite

Manganese Silicate (Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3

Black Tourmaline (Schorl (Na(Fe²⁺)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄)) — Mineral

Black Tourmaline

Schorl (Na(Fe²⁺)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄)

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic rock)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic rock)

Rhodonite (Rhodonite (MnSiO3)) — mineral

Rhodonite

Rhodonite (MnSiO3)

Tiger's Eye and Carnelian Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — metamorphic and mineral

Tiger's Eye and Carnelian Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

metamorphic and mineral

Epidote (Epidote Group (Ca2(Al2,Fe3+)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))) — metamorphic

Epidote

Epidote Group (Ca2(Al2,Fe3+)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2)

Aventurine (Aventurine Quartz (SiO2)) — mineral

Aventurine

Aventurine Quartz (SiO2)

Peacock Ore (Bornite (Cu5FeS4) or Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) with iridescent tarnish) — mineral

Peacock Ore

Bornite (Cu5FeS4) or Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2) with iridescent tarnish

Greenschist (Greenstone) (Chlorite Schist / Greenschist Facies Rock) — metamorphic

Greenschist (Greenstone)

Chlorite Schist / Greenschist Facies Rock

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-based organic sedimentary rock transitioned to metamorphic)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-based organic sedimentary rock transitioned to metamorphic)

Mica Schist (Mica Schist (primarily Muscovite or Biotite)) — metamorphic

Mica Schist

Mica Schist (primarily Muscovite or Biotite)

Chrysoprase (Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) with nickel inclusions; SiO2) — Mineral

Chrysoprase

Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) with nickel inclusions; SiO2

Greenstone (Epidote/Chlorite Rich Rock) (Metabasalt (often contains Epidote Ca2Al2(Fe3+;Al)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))) — metamorphic

Greenstone (Epidote/Chlorite Rich Rock)

Metabasalt (often contains Epidote Ca2Al2(Fe3+;Al)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))

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

Quartz Vein / Milky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Black Tourmaline (Schorl (NaFe3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)) — mineral

Black Tourmaline

Schorl (NaFe3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4)

Yellow Quartzite or Yellow Jasper (Quartzite (primarily SiO2 with Iron oxide staining)) — metamorphic

Yellow Quartzite or Yellow Jasper

Quartzite (primarily SiO2 with Iron oxide staining)

Quartzite River Rock (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite River Rock

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

General Gravel (River Rock/River Stones) (Mixed Lithic Sediments (Conglomerate Clasts)) — sedimentary

General Gravel (River Rock/River Stones)

Mixed Lithic Sediments (Conglomerate Clasts)

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

Red Jasper

Jasper (Silicon Dioxide with Iron Oxide inclusions, SiO2)

Schist (Mica Schist) — metamorphic

Schist

Mica Schist

Tiger's Eye (Rough) (Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)) — mineral

Tiger's Eye (Rough)

Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)

Epidote (likely Unakite component or Epidosite) (Epidote (Ca2(Al2Fe)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))) — metamorphic

Epidote (likely Unakite component or Epidosite)

Epidote (Ca2(Al2Fe)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))

Rutile in Quartz (Rutilated Quartz) (SiO2 with TiO2 inclusions) — Mineral

Rutile in Quartz (Rutilated Quartz)

SiO2 with TiO2 inclusions

Hematite (beads) (Hematite (Fe₂O₃)) — Mineral

Hematite (beads)

Hematite (Fe₂O₃)

Marble (Recrystallized Calcite (CaCO3)) — metamorphic

Marble

Recrystallized Calcite (CaCO3)

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-rich metamorphic coal)

Quartzite (Quartzite (consisting primarily of SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (consisting primarily of SiO2)

Mixed collection of minerals and rocks (Jasper, Carnelian, Granite, and Quartz) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with varying impurities for silicates and igneous aggregates) — igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

Mixed collection of minerals and rocks (Jasper, Carnelian, Granite, and Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with varying impurities for silicates and igneous aggregates

igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite