Specular Hematite with Quartz
Ferric oxide (Fe2O3) and Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
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Specular Hematite with Quartz
Ferric oxide (Fe2O3) and Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Tree Agate
Dendritic Agate (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Sandstone (Iron-stained)
Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2 with Fe2O3 staining)
Septarian Nodule (Yellow Jasper variety)
Septarian Nodule (comprising Calcite, Aragonite, and Limestone/Bentonite)
Jasper
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
Rose Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with trace amounts of titanium, iron, or manganese
Quartz Vein in Host Rock (Likely Slate or Shale)
Hydrothermal Quartz (SiO2) in Pelitic host rock
Massive Quartz (Yellow/Citrine variety)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Jasper with Hematite inclusions
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Iron Oxide (Fe2O3)
Red Sandstone
Clastic Terrigenous Sedimentary Rock (composed mostly of SiO2 with Fe2O3)
Milky Quartz
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Chert Pebble with Quartz Veins
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Chert (containing Iron Oxide)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Rhodochrosite
Manganese carbonate (MnCO3)
Agate (specifically, likely a geode slice or nodule)
Agate (a variety of Chalcedony, with chemical formula SiO2)
Chert (Jasper/Flint variant)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Zebra Jasper
Tumbled Opaque Chalcedony (SiO2)
Sandstone
Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2)
Chert (Nodule)
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) - Cryptocrystalline Quartz
Red Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - Opaque microcrystalline quartz
Chert (Jasper/Chalcedony)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Chert (Jasper and Chalcedony)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Chert (variations include Flint)
Microcrystalline or Cryptocrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Chert (Mudstone)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Granite
Granite (Felsic Plutonic Rock)
Clear Quartz (Rock Crystal)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Druzy Quartz (on Quartzite or Chert)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Chert (Flint)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Sandstone (Water-worn Pebble)
Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)
Dendritic Agate (also known as Dendritic Siltstone or Mudstone)
Silicon Dioxide with Manganese/Iron Oxide inclusions (SiO2 + MnO2)
Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with impurities
Chert Pebble with Quartz Veining
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Blue Chalcedony and Picture Jasper Beads
Blue Chalcedony (SiO2), Picture Jasper (SiO2)
Hematite
Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)
Chert (Jasper/Chalcedony)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Druzy Quartz on Host Rock
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Red Jasper
Jasper (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Banded Calcite (often sold as Yellow Aragonite or Onyx)
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3)
Dream Amethyst (Chevron Amethyst)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with iron impurities and gamma radiation exposure
Chert (Iron-stained)
Microcrystalline Quartz (SiO2)
Banded Calcite (often sold as 'Mexican Onyx' or 'Calcite Onyx')
Calcite (Calcium Carbonate, CaCO3)
Raw Emerald
Beryl (Be3Al2(SiO3)6) with Cr/V impurities