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Dolomite on Prehnite (Saddle-shaped Dolomite) (Dolomite [CaMg(CO3)2] on Prehnite [Ca2Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)2]) — mineral

Dolomite on Prehnite (Saddle-shaped Dolomite)

Dolomite [CaMg(CO3)2] on Prehnite [Ca2Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)2]

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

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

Green Aventurine

Aventurine Quartz (SiO2 with inclusions of Fuchsite)

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

Gneiss

Gneiss (High-grade metamorphic rock)

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

Milky Quartz

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)

Limestone (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

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

Chert (Nodule)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Brecciated Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with varying mineral inclusions (Iron Oxide, Hematite, Clay)) — sedimentary (clastic/chemical)

Brecciated Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with varying mineral inclusions (Iron Oxide, Hematite, Clay)

sedimentary (clastic/chemical)

Hematite (Iron Ore) (Hematite (Fe2O3)) — mineral

Hematite (Iron Ore)

Hematite (Fe2O3)

Sunstone (Feldspar variety) (Oligoclase or Andesine (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8) — mineral

Sunstone (Feldspar variety)

Oligoclase or Andesine (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Rhodonite in Quartz Matrix (Rhodonite (Manganese Silicate - (Mn,Fe,Mg,Ca)SiO3)) — mineral

Rhodonite in Quartz Matrix

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

Serpentinite (Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals, (Mg,Fe,Ni,Al,Zn,Mn)2-3(Si,Al,Fe)2O5(OH)4)) — metamorphic

Serpentinite

Serpentinite (composed primarily of Serpentine group minerals, (Mg,Fe,Ni,Al,Zn,Mn)2-3(Si,Al,Fe)2O5(OH)4)

Anthracite Coal (Anthracite (Carbon-based organic sedimentary rock exposed to metamorphic heat/pressure; Chemical composition is approximately 86%–98% Carbon)) — metamorphic

Anthracite Coal

Anthracite (Carbon-based organic sedimentary rock exposed to metamorphic heat/pressure; Chemical composition is approximately 86%–98% Carbon)

Gold Nugget / Flake (Native Gold (Au)) — mineral

Gold Nugget / Flake

Native Gold (Au)

Asphalt (Bituminous Concrete) (Composite material (bitumen binder with mineral aggregate)) — man-made rock (technosol)

Asphalt (Bituminous Concrete)

Composite material (bitumen binder with mineral aggregate)

man-made rock (technosol)

Amygdaloidal Rhyolite (Amygdaloidal Rhyolite (Felsic volcanic rock)) — igneous

Amygdaloidal Rhyolite

Amygdaloidal Rhyolite (Felsic volcanic rock)

Quartzite (Quartzite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (SiO2)

Marble (Marble (primarily Calcite, CaCO3 or Dolomite, CaMg(CO3)2)) — Metamorphic Rock

Marble

Marble (primarily Calcite, CaCO3 or Dolomite, CaMg(CO3)2)

Metamorphic Rock

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

Hematite (beads)

Hematite (Fe₂O₃)

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Obsidian (Volcanic Glass (Extrusive Igneous Rock, primarily SiO2)) — igneous

Obsidian

Volcanic Glass (Extrusive Igneous Rock, primarily SiO2)

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

Green Aventurine

Aventurine Quartz (SiO2 with Fuchsite inclusions)

Greenstone (Epidote/Chlorite Schist) (Metabasalt (composed primarily of Epidote Ca2Al2(Fe3+;Al)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) and Chlorite (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6)) — metamorphic

Greenstone (Epidote/Chlorite Schist)

Metabasalt (composed primarily of Epidote Ca2Al2(Fe3+;Al)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) and Chlorite (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6)

Clear Quartz (Carved Dragon) (Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Clear Quartz (Carved Dragon)

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Chert Pebble (Flint) (Microcrystalline/Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert Pebble (Flint)

Microcrystalline/Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Moldavite (Tektite (Impact Glass), ~80% SiO2 + Al2O3) — tektite

Moldavite

Tektite (Impact Glass), ~80% SiO2 + Al2O3

Blue Dyed Agate Geode (Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline Quartz), SiO2) — mineral

Blue Dyed Agate Geode

Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline Quartz), SiO2

Rhodonite (Manganese Inosilicate (MnSiO3)) — Mineral

Rhodonite

Manganese Inosilicate (MnSiO3)

Ironstone Concretion (likely) (Goethite/Hematite/Limonite cemented sediment) — Sedimentary Rock

Ironstone Concretion (likely)

Goethite/Hematite/Limonite cemented sediment

Sedimentary Rock

Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Agate (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Fluorite (Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)) — mineral

Fluorite

Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)

Smoky Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with aluminum impurities) — mineral

Smoky Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with aluminum impurities

Agate Geode / Thunderegg (Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline variety of Quartz), SiO2) — mineral

Agate Geode / Thunderegg

Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline variety of Quartz), SiO2

Blue Agate (Dyed) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — Sedimentary (formed from silica deposits)

Blue Agate (Dyed)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sedimentary (formed from silica deposits)

Sapphire (Corundum (Al2O3)) — mineral

Sapphire

Corundum (Al2O3)

Jasper (specifically Fancy Jasper or Bloodstone variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities (Iron oxides/silicates)) — sedimentary

Jasper (specifically Fancy Jasper or Bloodstone variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities (Iron oxides/silicates)

Green Aventurine (likely) (Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with fuchsitemica inclusions) — Mineral (specifically a variety of Quartz)

Green Aventurine (likely)

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with fuchsitemica inclusions

Mineral (specifically a variety of Quartz)

Almandine Garnet (Almandine - Fe3Al2(SiO4)3) — mineral

Almandine Garnet

Almandine - Fe3Al2(SiO4)3

Green Aventurine (Silicon Dioxide (Quartz) with inclusions (SiO₂)) — Mineral

Green Aventurine

Silicon Dioxide (Quartz) with inclusions (SiO₂)

Turquoise (Turquoise - CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium)) — mineral

Turquoise

Turquoise - CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O (Hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium)