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Browse mineralogical specimen specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

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Emerald in Matrix

Emerald in Matrix

Morganite Crystal

Morganite Crystal

Aquamarine Matrix

Aquamarine Matrix

Emerald Crystal

Emerald Crystal

Aquamarine Crystal

Aquamarine Crystal

Mushroom Tourmaline

Mushroom Tourmaline

White Beryl

Smoky Quartz

Clear Obsidian

Goshenite Crystal

Goshenite Crystal

Magnetite

Crocoite

Eclogite (Eclogite (Omphacite-Garnet rock)) — metamorphic

Eclogite

Eclogite (Omphacite-Garnet rock)

Amazonite (Microcline (KAlSi3O8 with traces of Lead)) — mineral

Amazonite

Microcline (KAlSi3O8 with traces of Lead)

Bornite (Peacock Ore) (Bornite (Cu5FeS4)) — mineral

Bornite (Peacock Ore)

Bornite (Cu5FeS4)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 primarily)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 primarily)

Amazonite (Microcline (KAlSi3O8) with trace Lead (Pb)) — mineral

Amazonite

Microcline (KAlSi3O8) with trace Lead (Pb)

Chert (Common Opal/Jasper variety) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Common Opal/Jasper variety)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Basalt (Gravel Pebble) (Basalt (contains pyroxene, plagioclase feldspar, and olivine)) — igneous

Basalt (Gravel Pebble)

Basalt (contains pyroxene, plagioclase feldspar, and olivine)

Polished hematite-rich ironstone (Hematite (Fe₂O₃), likely with magnetite and iron-rich jasper/goethite) — mineral

Polished hematite-rich ironstone

Hematite (Fe₂O₃), likely with magnetite and iron-rich jasper/goethite

Quartzite Cobble (Quartzite) — metamorphic

Quartzite Cobble

Quartzite

Agate Geode (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — mineral

Agate Geode

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Chert with Quartz Veining (Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert with Quartz Veining

Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Fossiliferous Concretion (Septarian Concretion containing Brachiopods/Crinoids) — fossil

Fossiliferous Concretion

Septarian Concretion containing Brachiopods/Crinoids

Banded Serpentine (Serpentine group (subgroup Lizardite or Antigorite) - Mg3Si2O5(OH)4) — metamorphic

Banded Serpentine

Serpentine group (subgroup Lizardite or Antigorite) - Mg3Si2O5(OH)4

Granite Quartz Blend (Pegmatite or Quartz-rich Granite) (Igneous rock composed primarily of SiO2 (Quartz) with KAlSi3O8 (Feldspar) and (K,Fe,Mg)3(Al,Si4O10)(OH)2 (Biotite)) — igneous

Granite Quartz Blend (Pegmatite or Quartz-rich Granite)

Igneous rock composed primarily of SiO2 (Quartz) with KAlSi3O8 (Feldspar) and (K,Fe,Mg)3(Al,Si4O10)(OH)2 (Biotite)

Quartz Heart or Arrowhead Shape (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Heart or Arrowhead Shape

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Bivalve Fossil (Clam Fossil) (Class Bivalvia (likely Gryphaea or similar Order)) — fossil

Bivalve Fossil (Clam Fossil)

Class Bivalvia (likely Gryphaea or similar Order)

Green Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron silicate inclusions) — sedimentary

Green Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron silicate inclusions

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

Chert (Flint)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Yellow Chert (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Yellow Chert

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Chert (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Jasper (Jasper (SiO2 with iron inclusions)) — sedimentary

Jasper

Jasper (SiO2 with iron inclusions)

Granite Cobble (Phaneritic plutonic rock (dominated by Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica)) — igneous

Granite Cobble

Phaneritic plutonic rock (dominated by Quartz, Feldspar, and Mica)

Chert Nodules (Chert (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert Nodules

Chert (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

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

Clear Quartz Crystal

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Agate (or Chalcedony with Moss/Jasper Inclusions) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Agate (or Chalcedony with Moss/Jasper Inclusions)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Druzy Agate (Star-cut Geode Slice) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline and Macrocrystalline Quartz) — mineral

Druzy Agate (Star-cut Geode Slice)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline and Macrocrystalline Quartz

Botryoidal Chalcedony (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — Mineral

Botryoidal Chalcedony

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz (River Pebble) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (River Pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz (Iron-stained) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Iron-stained)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Quartz Geode (partially filled/solid) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Quartz Geode (partially filled/solid)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Riverstone Quartzite / Chalcedony Nugget

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Silver (Native Silver) (Native Silver (Ag)) — mineral

Silver (Native Silver)

Native Silver (Ag)

Chert (Common Opal or Chalcedony) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Common Opal or Chalcedony)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Granite Pebble (Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)) — igneous

Granite Pebble

Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)

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

Granitic Quartz or Pegmatite

Quartz with Orthoclase Feldspar (SiO2 + KAlSi3O8)

Granite River Pebble (Granite (composed of Quartz, Feldspar, and Biotite)) — igneous

Granite River Pebble

Granite (composed of Quartz, Feldspar, and Biotite)

Chert (Jasper/Agate variety) (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper/Agate variety)

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Chert (Jasper/Agate) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper/Agate)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Gold-Bearing Quartz Ore (Crystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Trace Aurum (Au)) — mineral

Gold-Bearing Quartz Ore

Crystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Trace Aurum (Au)

Fossiliferous Limestone (Fossiliferous Limestone (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Fossiliferous Limestone

Fossiliferous Limestone (CaCO3)

Black Limestone with Calcite Veins (Limestone (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Black Limestone with Calcite Veins

Limestone (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)