Rock Identifier

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Sedimentary (Base), Then Artificial

Browse sedimentary (base), then artificial specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Chert (Limestone-based) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) within Carbonate host) — sedimentary

Chert (Limestone-based)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) within Carbonate host

Chert (Limestone-based) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Limestone-based)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Conglomerate (Conglomerate (clastic sedimentary rock)) — sedimentary

Conglomerate

Conglomerate (clastic sedimentary rock)

Puddingstone (Conglomerate) (Conglomerate (clastic sedimentary rock)) — sedimentary

Puddingstone (Conglomerate)

Conglomerate (clastic sedimentary rock)

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

Chert / Flint

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Gneiss (Foliated Metamorphic Rock (Gneiss)) — metamorphic

Gneiss

Foliated Metamorphic Rock (Gneiss)

Mica Schist with Pyrite (Muscovite/Biotite Schist (Complex Silicate)) — metamorphic

Mica Schist with Pyrite

Muscovite/Biotite Schist (Complex Silicate)

Banded Chert or Chert with Quartz Veins (Chert (SiO2)) — Sedimentary

Banded Chert or Chert with Quartz Veins

Chert (SiO2)

Puddingstone (Conglomerate (typically quartz-rich or jasper-rich)) — sedimentary

Puddingstone

Conglomerate (typically quartz-rich or jasper-rich)

Biotite Gneiss (Gneiss (complex mixture including Biotite K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2 and Quartz/Feldspar)) — metamorphic

Biotite Gneiss

Gneiss (complex mixture including Biotite K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(F,OH)2 and Quartz/Feldspar)

Granite (Granite (composed primarily of Quartz SiO2, Alkali Feldspar KAlSi3O8, and Plagioclase Feldspar)) — igneous

Granite

Granite (composed primarily of Quartz SiO2, Alkali Feldspar KAlSi3O8, and Plagioclase Feldspar)

Chert (River Pebble) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (River Pebble)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

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

Sandstone (Quartz Sandstone)

Arenite (primarily SiO2)

Fossil / Permineralized Bone (Tyrannosaurus rex fossil (Hydroxylapatite replaced by various minerals)) — sedimentary

Fossil / Permineralized Bone

Tyrannosaurus rex fossil (Hydroxylapatite replaced by various minerals)

Copper-bearing Mica Schist (Mica Schist with Native Copper inclusions) — metamorphic

Copper-bearing Mica Schist

Mica Schist with Native Copper inclusions

Slate (Foliated Metamorphic Rock (Mainly composed of Quartz, Illite, Chlorite)) — metamorphic

Slate

Foliated Metamorphic Rock (Mainly composed of Quartz, Illite, Chlorite)

Tree Agate (Dendritic Agate (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)) — mineral

Tree Agate

Dendritic Agate (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Sandstone (with Iron Staining) (Clastic sedimentary rock (primarily Quartz - SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (with Iron Staining)

Clastic sedimentary rock (primarily Quartz - SiO2)

Graphite (Graphite (Chemical Formula: C)) — Mineral (Native Element)

Graphite

Graphite (Chemical Formula: C)

Mineral (Native Element)

Glauconitic Sandstone (Greenstone) (Glauconitic Siliciclastic Sandstone (K,Na)(Fe,Al,Mg)2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2) — sedimentary

Glauconitic Sandstone (Greenstone)

Glauconitic Siliciclastic Sandstone (K,Na)(Fe,Al,Mg)2(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2

Brown Chert (Cryptocrystalline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Brown Chert

Cryptocrystalline Silica (SiO2)

Shiva Lingam (Cryptocrystalline Quartz (Jasperiod Silicate with Iron Oxide inclusions)) — sedimentary

Shiva Lingam

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (Jasperiod Silicate with Iron Oxide inclusions)

Fuchsite Schist (Chromium-rich Muscovite (K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2) in Schist) — metamorphic

Fuchsite Schist

Chromium-rich Muscovite (K(Al,Cr)2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2) in Schist

Diabase (also known as Dolerite) (Diabase / Dolerite) — igneous

Diabase (also known as Dolerite)

Diabase / Dolerite

Chert (specifically Flint or Nodular Chert) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (specifically Flint or Nodular Chert)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Yellow Jasper (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron hydroxides (Goethite)) — sedimentary

Yellow Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron hydroxides (Goethite)

Mica Schist (Crystalline Schist (often containing Muscovite, Biotite, and Quartz)) — metamorphic

Mica Schist

Crystalline Schist (often containing Muscovite, Biotite, and Quartz)

Banded Agate (specifically Moss Agate or Plume Agate variety) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz) — mineral

Banded Agate (specifically Moss Agate or Plume Agate variety)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz

Conglomerate (Clastic sedimentary rock (Psephite)) — sedimentary

Conglomerate

Clastic sedimentary rock (Psephite)

Graphite Schist (C (Carbonaceous Schist)) — metamorphic

Graphite Schist

C (Carbonaceous Schist)

Coquina Limestone (Fossiliferous Limestone) (Calcareous bioclastic sedimentary rock (CaCO3)) — sedimentary

Coquina Limestone (Fossiliferous Limestone)

Calcareous bioclastic sedimentary rock (CaCO3)

Graywacke (River Cobble) (Graywacke (Lithic Sandstone)) — sedimentary

Graywacke (River Cobble)

Graywacke (Lithic Sandstone)

Chert (variously Flint or Jasper gravel) (Microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (variously Flint or Jasper gravel)

Microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Chert (River Pebble) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (River Pebble)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Coquina (Bioclastic Limestone) — sedimentary

Coquina

Bioclastic Limestone

Sandstone (with Iron Staining) (Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 oxides)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (with Iron Staining)

Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2 with Fe2O3 oxides)

Chert (Quartz Variety) (Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Quartz Variety)

Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)

Sandstone (Iron-stained) (Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Iron-stained)

Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)

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

Chert (and Flint)

Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Green Aventurine (Quartzite with Fuchsite inclusions (SiO2 + K(Al,Cr)2AlSi3O10(OH)2)) — metamorphic

Green Aventurine

Quartzite with Fuchsite inclusions (SiO2 + K(Al,Cr)2AlSi3O10(OH)2)

Banded Black Onyx (Chalcedony) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)) — mineral

Banded Black Onyx (Chalcedony)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)

Sandstone (Arenite (SiO2 principal)) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite (SiO2 principal)