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Sedimentary (Microcrystalline Silicate)

Browse sedimentary (microcrystalline silicate) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

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Chert

Ironstone

Kambaba Jasper

Quartzite Sandstone

Quartzite Sandstone

Diatomite

Schist (Mica Schist (primarily Muscovite or Biotite sheet silicates)) — metamorphic

Schist

Mica Schist (primarily Muscovite or Biotite sheet silicates)

Yellow Jasper (Silicon dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Yellow Jasper

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Jasper Pebble (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Jasper Pebble

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Flint (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz) — sedimentary

Flint

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz

Sandstone / Weathered Chert (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) / Quartz-rich Clastic Rock) — sedimentary

Sandstone / Weathered Chert

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) / Quartz-rich Clastic Rock

Chert (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Banded Iron Formation (Banded Iron Formation (BIF)) — sedimentary

Banded Iron Formation

Banded Iron Formation (BIF)

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

Chert (Pink Jasper variant)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

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

Chert (Flint) with Patina

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Lazulite (Lazulite (MgAl2(PO4)2(OH)2)) — mineral

Lazulite

Lazulite (MgAl2(PO4)2(OH)2)

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

Chert / Flint Handaxe

Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Quartz with Basalt inclusion (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with mafic silicate rock) — igneous and sedimentary/metamorphic mix

Quartz with Basalt inclusion

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with mafic silicate rock

igneous and sedimentary/metamorphic mix

Chert / Flint Pebble (Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert / Flint Pebble

Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)

Chert (Nodular) (Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Nodular)

Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)

Petrified Wood / Fossilized Bone (Silicified / Mineralized Fossil (Silica SiO2)) — fossil

Petrified Wood / Fossilized Bone

Silicified / Mineralized Fossil (Silica SiO2)

Red Shale (Lutite (primarily composed of Hydrous Aluminum Silicates with Hematite staining)) — sedimentary

Red Shale

Lutite (primarily composed of Hydrous Aluminum Silicates with Hematite staining)

Fossiliferous Chert (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with fossil inclusions) — sedimentary

Fossiliferous Chert

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with fossil inclusions

Shale fragment (Shale (clay mineral rich sedimentary rock)) — sedimentary

Shale fragment

Shale (clay mineral rich sedimentary rock)

Chert / Jasper Pebble (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert / Jasper Pebble

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Chert (Gravel Bit) (Microcrystalline silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Gravel Bit)

Microcrystalline silica (SiO2)

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

Chert (Flint)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Jasper (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — mineral

Jasper

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Chalcedony (possibly agate or common quartz) (Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂) — mineral

Chalcedony (possibly agate or common quartz)

Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂

Polished red jasper and carnelian-like stones (Jasper: microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), commonly colored by iron oxides; translucent piece may be carnelian, a chalcedony variety) — mineral

Polished red jasper and carnelian-like stones

Jasper: microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), commonly colored by iron oxides; translucent piece may be carnelian, a chalcedony variety

Red quartzite pebble (Quartzite; predominantly microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂) with iron-oxide staining and minor dark silicates) — metamorphic

Red quartzite pebble

Quartzite; predominantly microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂) with iron-oxide staining and minor dark silicates

Chert (Jasper variation) (Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Jasper variation)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Agate (Carnelian / Chalcedony) (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz) — mineral

Agate (Carnelian / Chalcedony)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Microcrystalline Quartz

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

Chert (Jasper/Agate variety)

Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)

Graphite-rich schist (likely graphite ore) (Graphite-bearing schist; predominantly graphitic carbon (C) with mica, quartz, and possible feldspar) — metamorphic

Graphite-rich schist (likely graphite ore)

Graphite-bearing schist; predominantly graphitic carbon (C) with mica, quartz, and possible feldspar

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

Chert / Flint Nodule

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Weathered quartz-rich rock, possibly quartzite or altered granite (Quartz-dominant silicate rock; exact identification requires a fresh surface and tests) — metamorphic

Weathered quartz-rich rock, possibly quartzite or altered granite

Quartz-dominant silicate rock; exact identification requires a fresh surface and tests

Chert (Iron-stained) (Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Iron-stained)

Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)

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

Chert with Quartz Veining

Microcrystalline silica (SiO2)

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

Chert (Flint)

Microcrystalline silica (SiO2)

Chert (Quartz-rich) (Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Quartz-rich)

Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)

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

Chert (White Variety)

Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)

Chert (often called Jasper or Flint) (Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (often called Jasper or Flint)

Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)

Chert (Nodular) (Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Nodular)

Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)

Chert (Nodular Chert) (Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Nodular Chert)

Microcrystalline Silica (SiO2)

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

Chert (Flint)

Microcrystalline silica (SiO2)

Chert pebble (Microcrystalline silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert pebble

Microcrystalline silica (SiO2)

Chert (Arrowhead Debitage or Flake) (Microcrystalline silica (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (Arrowhead Debitage or Flake)

Microcrystalline silica (SiO2)