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Mineral Within Sedimentary Rock

Browse mineral within sedimentary rock specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Peridot in Basalt/Xenolith (Olivine (Mg, Fe)2SiO4 in Vesicular Basalt) — igneous

Peridot in Basalt/Xenolith

Olivine (Mg, Fe)2SiO4 in Vesicular Basalt

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

Chert (Yellow Jasper variant)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Blue Chalcedony (Chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline variety of Quartz - SiO₂)) — Mineral

Blue Chalcedony

Chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline variety of Quartz - SiO₂)

Banded Gneiss with Quartz Vein (Foliated Metamorphic Rock (Gneiss)) — metamorphic

Banded Gneiss with Quartz Vein

Foliated Metamorphic Rock (Gneiss)

Amethyst Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2 with iron impurities)) — mineral

Amethyst Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2 with iron impurities)

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

Chert (Flint)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Banded Gneiss (Gneiss (High-grade metamorphic rock)) — metamorphic

Banded Gneiss

Gneiss (High-grade metamorphic rock)

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Arenite (iron-rich)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite (iron-rich)

Geode (unopened) (Chert / Chalcedony Geode (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Geode (unopened)

Chert / Chalcedony Geode (SiO2)

Ruby in Zoisite (Ruby (α-Al2O3) embedded in Zoisite (Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)) with some Hornblende) — Metamorphic Rock (composed of multiple minerals)

Ruby in Zoisite

Ruby (α-Al2O3) embedded in Zoisite (Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)) with some Hornblende

Metamorphic Rock (composed of multiple minerals)

Sandstone Geode (Ironstone Concretion) (Arenite with Limonite/Hematite matrix (SiO2 with Fe-oxides)) — sedimentary

Sandstone Geode (Ironstone Concretion)

Arenite with Limonite/Hematite matrix (SiO2 with Fe-oxides)

Granite (Granite (phaneritic felsic intrusive rock)) — igneous

Granite

Granite (phaneritic felsic intrusive rock)

Granite (Phaneritic Plutonic Rock (primarily Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica)) — igneous

Granite

Phaneritic Plutonic Rock (primarily Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica)

Ironstone Concretion (Moqui Marble) (Hematite/Goethite Concretion (Fe2O3 / FeO(OH))) — sedimentary

Ironstone Concretion (Moqui Marble)

Hematite/Goethite Concretion (Fe2O3 / FeO(OH))

Dendritic Agate (Silicon Dioxide with Manganese or Iron Oxide inclusions (SiO2 + Mn/Fe)) — mineral

Dendritic Agate

Silicon Dioxide with Manganese or Iron Oxide inclusions (SiO2 + Mn/Fe)

Spinosaurus Tooth (Spinosaurus aegyptiacus (fossilized in Hydroxyapatite)) — sedimentary

Spinosaurus Tooth

Spinosaurus aegyptiacus (fossilized in Hydroxyapatite)

Yellow Jasper (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Yellow Jasper

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Quartz Vein in Host Rock (clastic sediment) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) in matrix) — sedimentary

Quartz Vein in Host Rock (clastic sediment)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) in matrix

Dalmatian Stone (Dalmatian Jasper (Peralkaline Quartz-Feldspar Rock)) — igneous

Dalmatian Stone

Dalmatian Jasper (Peralkaline Quartz-Feldspar Rock)

Clear Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Clear Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Green Aventurine (Aventurine Quartz (SiO2 with inclusions of Fuchsite)) — mineral

Green Aventurine

Aventurine Quartz (SiO2 with inclusions of Fuchsite)

Black Opal (Hydrated Amorphous Silica (SiO2·nH2O)) — Mineral

Black Opal

Hydrated Amorphous Silica (SiO2·nH2O)

Red Jasper (Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions) — mineral

Red Jasper

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions

Pink Dyed Agate (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Variety Agate) — mineral

Pink Dyed Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Variety Agate

Blue Chalcedony (Tumbled) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Blue Chalcedony (Tumbled)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Jasper (likely Polychrome or Desert Jasper) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities) — sedimentary (chemically precipitated mineral)

Jasper (likely Polychrome or Desert Jasper)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities

sedimentary (chemically precipitated mineral)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 primarily)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 primarily)

Jasper (Silicon dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Jasper

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Ocean Jasper (Silicon dioxide with impurities (SiO2 + impurities)) — sedimentary

Ocean Jasper

Silicon dioxide with impurities (SiO2 + impurities)

Sandstone (Red) (Arenite (SiO2 with Fe2O3)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Red)

Arenite (SiO2 with Fe2O3)

Picture Jasper (specifically Biggs or Deschutes variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz) — sedimentary

Picture Jasper (specifically Biggs or Deschutes variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz

Gneiss (specifically Banded Gneiss) (Gneiss) — metamorphic

Gneiss (specifically Banded Gneiss)

Gneiss

Ferruginous Sandstone (Sandstone (rich in iron oxides/hydroxides)) — sedimentary

Ferruginous Sandstone

Sandstone (rich in iron oxides/hydroxides)

Red Sandstone Pebble (Arenite (primarily Quartz SiO2 with Hematite Fe2O3 staining)) — sedimentary

Red Sandstone Pebble

Arenite (primarily Quartz SiO2 with Hematite Fe2O3 staining)

Quartz Geode (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Geode

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Magnetite Orthorthotropic Rock (Magnetite (Fe3O4)) — mineral

Magnetite Orthorthotropic Rock

Magnetite (Fe3O4)

Yellow Calcite (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — mineral

Yellow Calcite

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Sandstone (Quartzose) (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose)

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Sandstone (Quartz-rich Pebble) (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartz-rich Pebble)

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Sandstone (likely Fossiliferous) (Arenite / Sedimentum arenaceum) — sedimentary

Sandstone (likely Fossiliferous)

Arenite / Sedimentum arenaceum

Chert (often called Flint when dark or found in chalk) (Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (often called Flint when dark or found in chalk)

Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)