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Organic Gemstone (Not A Rock)

Browse organic gemstone (not a rock) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Sandstone (Arenite (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

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

Gneiss

Gneiss (High-grade Regional Metamorphic Rock)

Basalt (Basalt (predominantly Plagioclase Feldspar and Pyroxene)) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt (predominantly Plagioclase Feldspar and Pyroxene)

Limonite Concretion (Ironstone) (Limonite (Hydrated Iron(III) Oxide-Hydroxide, FeO(OH)·nH2O)) — sedimentary

Limonite Concretion (Ironstone)

Limonite (Hydrated Iron(III) Oxide-Hydroxide, FeO(OH)·nH2O)

Tree Agate (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with dendritic inclusions) — mineral

Tree Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with dendritic inclusions

Amethyst (Amethyst (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Amethyst

Amethyst (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Carnelian (Carnelian (SiO2)) — mineral

Carnelian

Carnelian (SiO2)

Fossiliferous Limestone (Bioclastic Limestone (composition: CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Fossiliferous Limestone

Bioclastic Limestone (composition: CaCO3)

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

Amethyst (Tumbled)

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2) with iron impurities

Amethyst (Tumbled) (Amethyst (Silicon Dioxide with Iron impurities) - SiO2) — mineral

Amethyst (Tumbled)

Amethyst (Silicon Dioxide with Iron impurities) - SiO2

Chert (specifically Flint or Jasper variant) (Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (specifically Flint or Jasper variant)

Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Concrete Paver (Artificial Cementitious Rock) (Hydrated Portland Cement Aggregate) — Sedimentary (Synthetic)

Concrete Paver (Artificial Cementitious Rock)

Hydrated Portland Cement Aggregate

Sedimentary (Synthetic)

Granite (Granite (High-silica plutonic rock)) — igneous

Granite

Granite (High-silica plutonic rock)

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone) (Clastic Terrigenous Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone)

Clastic Terrigenous Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)

Basalt (Mafic volcanic rock (Primary minerals: Plagioclase feldspar, Pyroxene)) — igneous

Basalt

Mafic volcanic rock (Primary minerals: Plagioclase feldspar, Pyroxene)

Carnelian (Chalcedony) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Carnelian (Chalcedony)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Yellow Ochre / Limonite (Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O)) — Mineral

Yellow Ochre / Limonite

Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH2O)

Limestone (specifically fossiliferous/skeletal limestone) (Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Limestone (specifically fossiliferous/skeletal limestone)

Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)

Banded Agate (Crazy Lace/Mexican Agate Variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Banded Agate (Crazy Lace/Mexican Agate Variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Orange Tabby (Felis catus) (Felis silvestris catus (variety: Red Mackerel Tabby)) — Organic/Biological specimen (Non-Mineral)

Orange Tabby (Felis catus)

Felis silvestris catus (variety: Red Mackerel Tabby)

Organic/Biological specimen (Non-Mineral)

Carnelian (Carnelian (SiO2 - Chalcedony colored by Iron Oxide)) — mineral

Carnelian

Carnelian (SiO2 - Chalcedony colored by Iron Oxide)

Shale (Mudstone/Shale) — sedimentary

Shale

Mudstone/Shale

Topaz (Topaz (Al2SiO4(F,OH)2)) — Mineral

Topaz

Topaz (Al2SiO4(F,OH)2)

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

Red Jasper

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with iron oxide inclusions

Greenschist (Greenschist (Chlorite Schist)) — metamorphic

Greenschist

Greenschist (Chlorite Schist)

Massive Cryptocrystalline Quartz (Chert/Chalcedony Pebble) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Massive Cryptocrystalline Quartz (Chert/Chalcedony Pebble)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Carnelian (Carnelian (a variety of Chalcedony, SiO2)) — mineral

Carnelian

Carnelian (a variety of Chalcedony, SiO2)

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

Carnelian Agate

Carnelian (Silicon Dioxide - SiO2)

Carnelian Agate (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with high Iron Oxide impurities) — mineral

Carnelian Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with high Iron Oxide impurities

Pyrite (Iron Sulfide (FeS2)) — mineral

Pyrite

Iron Sulfide (FeS2)

Amethyst (Amethyst (SiO2 with Iron impurities)) — mineral

Amethyst

Amethyst (SiO2 with Iron impurities)

Amethyst (Polished Cabochon) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities) — mineral

Amethyst (Polished Cabochon)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities

Chalcedony (Agate/Quartz variety) (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — mineral

Chalcedony (Agate/Quartz variety)

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

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

Chert (Pink Jasper variant)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Labradorite ((Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8) — mineral

Labradorite

(Ca, Na)(Al, Si)4O8

Greenschist / Greenstone (Greenschist facies metabasite) — metamorphic

Greenschist / Greenstone

Greenschist facies metabasite

Red Sandstone (Arenite (primarily Quartz with Hematite cement)) — sedimentary

Red Sandstone

Arenite (primarily Quartz with Hematite cement)

Ocean Jasper (Orbicular Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — sedimentary

Ocean Jasper

Orbicular Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Granite Gneiss (Gneiss (high-grade metamorphic rock)) — metamorphic

Granite Gneiss

Gneiss (high-grade metamorphic rock)

Sandstone (Ferruginous) (Arenite (variable SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Ferruginous)

Arenite (variable SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)

Citrine (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Citrine

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)