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Non Geological

Browse non geological specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Chert (Jasper/Flint variety) (Microcrystalline quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper/Flint variety)

Microcrystalline quartz (SiO2)

Gneiss (specifically Granite Gneiss) (Gneiss (High-grade Regional Metamorphic Rock)) — metamorphic

Gneiss (specifically Granite Gneiss)

Gneiss (High-grade Regional Metamorphic Rock)

Sandstone (Arenite (Siliclastic sedimentary rock)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (Siliclastic sedimentary rock)

Basalt (Extrusive mafic igneous rock) — igneous

Basalt

Extrusive mafic igneous rock

Milky Quartz (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

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

Green Aventurine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Fuchsite inclusions

Massive Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Massive Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Carnelian Agate (Carnelian (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)) — mineral

Carnelian Agate

Carnelian (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)

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

Chert (Flint variety)

Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Smoky Quartz (Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

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

Chert (often called Flint when dark)

Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Amethyst (Crystalline Quartz (SiO2 with iron impurities)) — mineral

Amethyst

Crystalline Quartz (SiO2 with iron impurities)

Biotite (Black Mica) (Biotite - K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2) — mineral

Biotite (Black Mica)

Biotite - K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2

Milky Quartz (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Schist (Crystalline Metamorphic Schist) — metamorphic

Schist

Crystalline Metamorphic Schist

Diorite (Diorite) — igneous

Diorite

Diorite

Sand Dollar Fossil (Echinoidea) (Class Echinoidea (likely order Clypeasteroida), CaCO3 (Calcite)) — sedimentary

Sand Dollar Fossil (Echinoidea)

Class Echinoidea (likely order Clypeasteroida), CaCO3 (Calcite)

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

Chert (Flint)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

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

Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal Fragments)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Calcite (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — mineral

Calcite

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Quartz Vein with Iron Staining (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz Vein with Iron Staining

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Diorite (Phaneritic intermediate plutonic rock) — Igneous

Diorite

Phaneritic intermediate plutonic rock

Basalt (Mafic Volcanic Rock) — igneous

Basalt

Mafic Volcanic Rock

Milky Quartz with Chlorite/Moss Infusions (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Milky Quartz with Chlorite/Moss Infusions

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Rhodonite

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

Amazonite (Triklinic Potassium Feldspar (KAlSi3O8)) — mineral

Amazonite

Triklinic Potassium Feldspar (KAlSi3O8)

Diamond (in jewelry setting) (Cubic Carbon (C)) — mineral

Diamond (in jewelry setting)

Cubic Carbon (C)

Amazonite (Amazonite (KAlSi3O8, a variety of Microcline)) — mineral

Amazonite

Amazonite (KAlSi3O8, a variety of Microcline)

Agate (Geode nodule) (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — mineral

Agate (Geode nodule)

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Quartz (Milky or Cloudy Quartz) (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Quartz (Milky or Cloudy Quartz)

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Marble (Metamorphosed Limestone (principally CaCO3)) — metamorphic

Marble

Metamorphosed Limestone (principally CaCO3)

Obsidian (Obsidian (Volcanic Glass, SiO2 dominated)) — igneous

Obsidian

Obsidian (Volcanic Glass, SiO2 dominated)

Limestone (Cliff Formation) (Limestone (predominantly CaCO3 as calcite)) — Sedimentary

Limestone (Cliff Formation)

Limestone (predominantly CaCO3 as calcite)

Pebble (river rock/beach pebble) (Pebble (clast size class)) — Sedimentary Rock

Pebble (river rock/beach pebble)

Pebble (clast size class)

Sedimentary Rock

Banded Chert (Jasper) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Banded Chert (Jasper)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Beads (likely glass or man-made material) (N/A (artificial material)) — Man-made material, not a natural rock or mineral specimen

Beads (likely glass or man-made material)

N/A (artificial material)

Man-made material, not a natural rock or mineral specimen

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

General Gravel (River Rock/River Stones)

Mixed Lithic Sediments (Conglomerate Clasts)

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

Chert (Flint)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Granite Pegmatite (Coarse-grained Granite (SiO2 - Aluminum and Alkalies)) — igneous

Granite Pegmatite

Coarse-grained Granite (SiO2 - Aluminum and Alkalies)

Dalmatian Stone (Dalmatian Stone (a fine-grained igneous rock, often misidentified as Dalmatian Jasper)) — igneous

Dalmatian Stone

Dalmatian Stone (a fine-grained igneous rock, often misidentified as Dalmatian Jasper)

Quartz (likely tumbled or naturally water-worn) (Quartz (SiO₂ - Silicon Dioxide)) — Mineral

Quartz (likely tumbled or naturally water-worn)

Quartz (SiO₂ - Silicon Dioxide)

Rough Garnet (likely Almandine or Pyrope) (Garnet group; Almandine Fe3Al2(SiO4)3 or Pyrope Mg3Al2(SiO4)3) — mineral

Rough Garnet (likely Almandine or Pyrope)

Garnet group; Almandine Fe3Al2(SiO4)3 or Pyrope Mg3Al2(SiO4)3