Sedimentary Or Igneous

Likely biotite-rich schist

Mica schist, likely containing biotite and quartz; exact identification requires examination

Healer's Gold (Pyrite and Magnetite in Schist)

Magnetite (Fe3O4) and Pyrite (FeS2) in Mica Schist

Likely mica schist

Mica-rich schist, probably biotite–quartz–feldspar schist

Mica-rich schist (likely quartz-mica schist)

Quartz–mica schist, commonly containing muscovite and/or biotite with quartz and feldspar

Unopened Geode

Geode (containing various mineralization like Quartz SiO2)

Gneiss

Metamorphic Gneiss (High-grade regional metamorphism)

Quartz-veined Metamorphic Pebble

Silicate-rich metamorphic rock with quartz veins (SiO2)

Banded quartz-rich metamorphic rock (likely quartzite or quartz-mica schist)

Quartzite/schist composed chiefly of SiO₂ quartz with mica, feldspar, and iron-oxide or copper-colored accessory minerals

Red Jasper

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Iron Oxide inclusions

Weathered quartz-bearing metamorphic rock, likely mica schist or gneiss

Quartz–feldspar–mica assemblage; exact mineral identification requires testing

Mica-rich schist

Muscovite–quartz schist (tentative; image alone cannot confirm mineral composition)

Pyrite

Iron Sulfide (FeS2)

Quartz (Moss-covered)

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Mica-rich rock, likely mica schist

Mica schist, composed chiefly of muscovite and/or biotite with quartz and feldspar

Green Aventurine

Silicon Dioxide (Quartz with Fuchsite inclusions), SiO2

Rough garnet-bearing metamorphic rock

Likely garnet amphibolite or garnet-bearing schist; garnet-group silicate, commonly almandine (Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂)

Quartz Geode

Crystalline Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) in Geode form

Polished garnet-bearing gneiss

Biotite-quartz-feldspar gneiss with almandine garnet (garnet: Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃)

Weathered metamorphic rock, likely schist or gneiss

Quartz–feldspar–mica metamorphic rock; exact identification requires testing

Rainbow Fluorite

Fluorite (Calcium Fluoride, CaF2)

Polished garnet-bearing metamorphic rock

Likely garnet mica schist or garnet-bearing gneiss; garnet is commonly almandine, Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃

Garnet-bearing schist or gneiss

Garnet-mica schist/gneiss; chiefly quartz, feldspar, mica, and almandine–pyrope garnet

Quartz Geode

Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)

Likely garnet-bearing metamorphic rock

Garnet amphibolite or garnet-bearing schist; chiefly almandine garnet (Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂) with amphibole, mica, and quartz

Mica-rich schist (probable)

Mica schist, composed mainly of mica minerals with quartz and possibly feldspar

Weathered quartz-rich metamorphic rock, likely gneiss or quartzite

Quartz (SiO₂)-bearing gneiss; exact identification requires a fresh surface and tests

Banded metamorphic rock, likely schist or gneiss

Foliated quartz–feldspar–mica rock; exact mineral identification requires sampling

Likely weathered metamorphic rock (possibly schist or gneiss)

Indeterminate; probable mica-rich quartz–feldspar metamorphic rock

Banded Gneiss Pebble

Gneiss (Metamorphic Rock)

Red Garnet (likely Almandine or Pyrope)

Garnet group: X3Y2(SiO4)3 (e.g., Almandine: Fe3Al2Si3O12)

Garnet-bearing metamorphic rock, likely garnet gneiss or garnet amphibolite

Garnet-bearing gneiss; red crystals likely almandine garnet, Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃

Quartz Vein in Schist

Quartz-rich Micaceous Schist (SiO2 + phyllosilicates)

Quartz vein in foliated metamorphic rock

Likely quartz-bearing schist or gneiss; visible crystal is quartz (SiO₂)

Geode

Silicon Dioxide (Quartz/Chalcedony) in carbonate or volcanic host rock

Quartz-veined metamorphic rock, likely schist or gneiss

Quartz–feldspar–mica rock; exact identification requires testing

Weathered quartz-rich metamorphic rock, likely gneiss or schist

Quartz–feldspar–mica gneiss/schist (tentative; image resolution limits certainty)

Green Fluorite

Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)

Fluorite

Calcium Fluoride (CaF2)

Banded Gneiss

Gneiss

Weathered quartz-rich metamorphic rock (probable gneiss or quartzite)

Biotite–quartz–feldspar gneiss, possibly micaceous quartzite

Weathered quartz-bearing metamorphic rock, likely gneiss or quartzite

Quartz-rich gneiss/quartzite with feldspar, mica, and iron-oxide alteration

Biotite-rich schist (likely mica schist)

Mica schist; predominantly quartz, biotite mica, and feldspar