Sandstone
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Browse synthetic material (not a rock or mineral) specimens identified by the Rock Identifier community.
Sandstone
Arenite
Sandstone
Arenite (SiO2 primarily)
Biotite Schist
Biotite Schist (Rich in K(Mg,Fe)3AlSi3O10(OH)2)
Sandstone (Quartzose)
Sandstone (composed primarily of Quartz: SiO2)
Blue-gray metamorphic rock, likely gneiss or schist
Quartz–feldspar–mica assemblage; exact identification requires testing
Granite (likely weathered quartz-bearing granite)
Granite; primarily quartz, feldspar, and mica/amphibole
Sandstone (Quartzite-rich)
Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)
Mica-rich metamorphic rock, likely schist
Muscovite–biotite schist, possibly with quartz and feldspar
Sandstone (Quartzose Sandstone)
Arenite (SiO2 principal component)
Chalcedony (likely iron-stained agate)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂ (chalcedony/agate)
Jasper
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) with impurities
Note regarding image quality
Quartz Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Red Jasper
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) with Hematite inclusions
Fossiliferous Sandstone / Fossil Fragment
Fossiliferous Sedimentary Matrix with Indeterminate Fossil Material
Quartz River Pebble
Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO2)
Blue Topaz (specifically London Blue or Swiss Blue based on color saturation)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2 (Aluminum Silicate Fluoride Hydroxide)
Shale
Argillaceous Sedimentary Rock
Epidotite (Unakite-related Epidote)
Epidote (Ca2(Al2,Fe)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH))
Mudstone
Argillite / Siliciclastic sedimentary rock
Granite Pebble
Intrusive Igneous Rock (Felsic to Intermediate)
Milky Quartz
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Quartz Pebble
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Conglomerate
Conglomerate rock
Sandstone with Manganese Oxide Patina
Clastic Sedimentary Rock (primarily SiO2)
Tektite
Natural impact glass
Conglomerate
Conglomerate Rock
Sandstone
Sandstone (clastic sedimentary rock)
Sandstone (with potential iron-oxide staining)
Arenite (primarily SiO2)
Sandstone (likely Arkosic or Lithic)
Clastic Sedimentary Rock (composed mostly of SiO2)
Sandstone (Ferruginous)
Arenite (with Iron Oxide cement)
Sandstone
Clastic sedimentary rock (primarily SiO2)
Granite
Phaneritic Igneous Rock (Granite)
Sandstone (Ferruginous)
Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2 with Fe2O3 cement)
Sandstone
Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2)
Gneiss
Gneiss (High-grade Regional Metamorphic Rock)
Sandstone (with carbonaceous plant fragments)
Arenite (composed primarily of SiO2)
Milky Quartz with Matrix
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Sandstone with Ironstone Concretion
Arenite with Ferruginous Cement
Mixed rock and mineral collection
Multiple specimens; visible pieces may include quartz, calcite, agate/chalcedony, jasper, and dyed or coated materials
Carnelian (Polished Agate/Jasper)
SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide - Microcrystalline Quartz)
Banded Sandstone
Arenite (Sandstone with iron oxide banding)