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Sedimentary (Secondary Mineral Formation)

Browse sedimentary (secondary mineral formation) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.

Rose Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese) — mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

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

Quartz (Milky Quartz)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Sandstone (Arenite) — sedimentary

Sandstone

Arenite

Aquamarine (Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18)) — mineral

Aquamarine

Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18)

Black Tourmaline (Schorl) (Schorl (Na(Fe^2+)3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3)(OH)3(OH))) — mineral

Black Tourmaline (Schorl)

Schorl (Na(Fe^2+)3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3)(OH)3(OH))

Diamond (Diamond (C)) — Mineral

Diamond

Diamond (C)

Diamond (Diamond (C)) — Mineral

Diamond

Diamond (C)

Tiger's Eye (Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2 with Iron inclusions)) — Mineral

Tiger's Eye

Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2 with Iron inclusions)

Marble (Marble (metamorphosed limestone/dolostone). Predominantly composed of Calcite (CaCO3) for marble derived from limestone, or Dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) for marble derived from dolostone.) — Metamorphic Rock

Marble

Marble (metamorphosed limestone/dolostone). Predominantly composed of Calcite (CaCO3) for marble derived from limestone, or Dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) for marble derived from dolostone.

Metamorphic Rock

Quartzite (Metamorphosed Quartz Sandstone (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Metamorphosed Quartz Sandstone (SiO2)

Quartzite (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Rutilated Quartz (Silicon Dioxide with Titanium Dioxide (SiO2 with TiO2 inclusions)) — mineral

Rutilated Quartz

Silicon Dioxide with Titanium Dioxide (SiO2 with TiO2 inclusions)

Amethyst (Quartz variety; chemical formula: SiO₂ (silicon dioxide) with Fe³⁺ impurities) — Mineral

Amethyst

Quartz variety; chemical formula: SiO₂ (silicon dioxide) with Fe³⁺ impurities

Obsidian (Obsidian (volcanic glass), predominantly amorphous SiO₂) — Igneous

Obsidian

Obsidian (volcanic glass), predominantly amorphous SiO₂

Crazy Lace Agate (Agate (Cryptocrystalline Quartz), Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)) — mineral

Crazy Lace Agate

Agate (Cryptocrystalline Quartz), Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

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

Carnelian Agate

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Iron Oxide impurities

Sandstone (Quartz-rich) (Arenite (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Sandstone (Quartz-rich)

Arenite (SiO2)

Basalt (Basalt (Aphanitic-to-porphyritic mafic volcanic rock)) — igneous

Basalt

Basalt (Aphanitic-to-porphyritic mafic volcanic rock)

Tiger's Eye (Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Tiger's Eye

Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)

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

Quartz Pebble

Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)

Granite (Granite (a felsic intrusive igneous rock)) — Igneous Rock

Granite

Granite (a felsic intrusive igneous rock)

Magnetite (likely in Hematite or Ironstone) (Magnetite (Fe3O4)) — mineral

Magnetite (likely in Hematite or Ironstone)

Magnetite (Fe3O4)

Chrysoprase (Nickel-bearing Chalcedony (SiO2 with Ni impurities)) — mineral

Chrysoprase

Nickel-bearing Chalcedony (SiO2 with Ni impurities)

Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite) (Elbaite (Tourmaline group) - Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4) — mineral

Pink Tourmaline (Rubellite)

Elbaite (Tourmaline group) - Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4

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

Milky Quartz Pebble

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Specular Hematite (Specularite) (Hematite (Iron(III) oxide) - Fe2O3) — mineral

Specular Hematite (Specularite)

Hematite (Iron(III) oxide) - Fe2O3

Rose Quartz (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese) — mineral

Rose Quartz

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese

Obsidian (Volcanic Glass (predominantly SiO2 – Silicon Dioxide, but non-crystalline)) — Igneous

Obsidian

Volcanic Glass (predominantly SiO2 – Silicon Dioxide, but non-crystalline)

Rutile in Quartz (Rutilated Quartz) (SiO2 with TiO2 inclusions) — Mineral

Rutile in Quartz (Rutilated Quartz)

SiO2 with TiO2 inclusions

Porphyritic Basalt (Amygdaloidal) (Porphyritic Mafic Volcanic Rock (Amygdaloidal Basalt)) — igneous

Porphyritic Basalt (Amygdaloidal)

Porphyritic Mafic Volcanic Rock (Amygdaloidal Basalt)

Basalt Column Section (Columnar Basalt (Mafic Extrusive Igneous Rock)) — igneous

Basalt Column Section

Columnar Basalt (Mafic Extrusive Igneous Rock)

Granitic Pegmatite (Phaneritic Granite with Potassium Feldspar (KAlSi3O8), Quartz (SiO2), and Plagioclase) — igneous

Granitic Pegmatite

Phaneritic Granite with Potassium Feldspar (KAlSi3O8), Quartz (SiO2), and Plagioclase

Serpentinite (Serpentinite (composed mainly of Group: Serpentine; (Mg,Fe,Ni,Al,Zn,Mn)2-3(Si,Al,Fe)2O5(OH)4)) — metamorphic

Serpentinite

Serpentinite (composed mainly of Group: Serpentine; (Mg,Fe,Ni,Al,Zn,Mn)2-3(Si,Al,Fe)2O5(OH)4)

Quartzite Pebble (Quartzite (primarily SiO2)) — metamorphic

Quartzite Pebble

Quartzite (primarily SiO2)

Concrete / Anthropogenic Conglomerate (Man-made composite material (Portland cement, aggregate, and water)) — not a natural rock

Concrete / Anthropogenic Conglomerate

Man-made composite material (Portland cement, aggregate, and water)

not a natural rock

Dendritic Agate or Spotted Quartzite (Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions) — metamorphic

Dendritic Agate or Spotted Quartzite

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with inclusions

Diabase (Greenstone) (Diabase or Dolerite) — igneous

Diabase (Greenstone)

Diabase or Dolerite

Specular Hematite (Specularite) (Hematite (Alpha-Fe2O3)) — mineral

Specular Hematite (Specularite)

Hematite (Alpha-Fe2O3)

Tiger's Eye (Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)) — metamorphic

Tiger's Eye

Pseudomorph of Quartz after Crocidolite (SiO2)

Granite (Pink/Red) (Phaneritic Plutonic Felsic Rock (major minerals: Quartz, Orthoclase Feldspar, Plagioclase Feldspar)) — igneous

Granite (Pink/Red)

Phaneritic Plutonic Felsic Rock (major minerals: Quartz, Orthoclase Feldspar, Plagioclase Feldspar)

Chert (or Flint) (Silicon dioxide (SiO2)) — sedimentary

Chert (or Flint)

Silicon dioxide (SiO2)

Greenstone (Metabasalt / Chlorite-Epidote Schist) — metamorphic

Greenstone

Metabasalt / Chlorite-Epidote Schist