Metallic sulfide ore fragment, possibly pyrite-bearing rock
Indeterminate; likely pyrite (FeS₂) in a sulfide-rich matrix
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Metallic sulfide ore fragment, possibly pyrite-bearing rock
Indeterminate; likely pyrite (FeS₂) in a sulfide-rich matrix
Serpentine-rich rock
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Tumbled dark green stone, likely serpentinite or greenstone
Serpentinite (antigorite/lizardite-rich), or chlorite–amphibole greenstone
Green serpentine or nephrite-like stone
Serpentinite, chiefly serpentine-group minerals; exact identification would require testing
Greenstone (likely serpentinite or altered basalt)
Serpentinite, chiefly serpentine-group minerals; possibly chlorite- or actinolite-bearing greenschist
Polished brown agate/chalcedony nodule
Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), likely brecciated or weathered agate with possible carbonate/iron-oxide inclusions
Tumbled greenstone (likely serpentine or chlorite-rich stone)
Serpentinite, approximately Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄; exact identification requires testing
Halite (Himalayan Pink Salt)
Halite - NaCl (Sodium Chloride)
Serpentinite (likely serpentinized ultramafic rock)
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly lizardite, chrysotile, and/or antigorite; commonly derived from peridotite
Purple faceted gemstone, possibly amethyst
Unconfirmed from image; if amethyst, quartz (SiO₂)
Blue lace agate (tumbled)
Microcrystalline quartz, SiO₂ (chalcedony variety)
Weathered volcanic rock, likely andesite
Porphyritic andesite (tentative; image alone cannot confirm composition)
Tumbled green-and-white stone, likely serpentine
Serpentinite; mainly serpentine-group minerals, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄, with possible magnesite or talc
Likely serpentinite
Serpentinite, composed mainly of serpentine-group minerals (e.g., lizardite, antigorite, or chrysotile)
Unidentified pale yellow-green mineral/rock fragment
Possibly sulfur-bearing mineral, serpentine, or weathered limestone; exact identification requires testing
Weathered greenstone (likely serpentinite or chlorite-rich metamorphic rock)
Serpentinite/chlorite schist; commonly dominated by serpentine-group minerals, Mg-rich chlorite, talc, and magnetite
Polished serpentine pendant
Serpentinite, chiefly serpentine-group minerals (lizardite, antigorite, chrysotile), commonly with magnetite and carbonate
Polished serpentine (likely green serpentine)
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly antigorite, lizardite, or chrysotile; composition varies
Tumbled banded stone, likely serpentine or chlorite-rich rock
Probable serpentinite (serpentine-group minerals: Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄), possibly greenstone
Carved Mottled Greenish-Yellow Crystal/Glass Object
Unknown; possibly a form of quartz (chalcedony/jadeite/nephrite) or glass/resin.
Serpentinite
Serpentinite, dominated by serpentine-group minerals (chrysotile, lizardite, antigorite), commonly with magnetite and chlorite
Serpentinite (likely antigorite-rich)
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals, approximately Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄, with magnetite, carbonate, and possible chlorite/talc
Polished greenstone (likely serpentinite or green granite)
Probably serpentinized ultramafic rock, chiefly serpentine-group minerals; exact identification requires testing
Serpentinite (likely antigorite-rich)
Serpentinite; hydrated Mg-rich silicate minerals, chiefly antigorite (Mg3Si2O5(OH)4), with possible chrysotile/lizardite and magnetite
Tumbled dark green stone, likely serpentine or greenstone
Serpentinite (hydrated magnesium silicate minerals, chiefly antigorite/lizardite); possible chlorite-rich greenstone
Serpentine-rich rock (probable serpentinite)
Serpentinite; predominantly serpentine-group minerals, commonly antigorite, lizardite, or chrysotile, with possible magnetite and carbonate
Likely serpentine-rich greenstone
Serpentinite/serpentinized ultramafic rock; chiefly serpentine-group minerals (Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄), possibly with chlorite, talc, magnetite, or epidote
Likely serpentinite (serpentine-rich metamorphic rock)
Serpentinite, chiefly serpentine-group minerals (chrysotile, lizardite, antigorite), commonly with magnetite and minor talc/carbonate
Serpentinite (likely)
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly antigorite/lizardite; commonly with magnetite and relic olivine/pyroxene
Polished serpentine-rich rock (likely serpentinite)
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄, with possible magnetite, chlorite, and carbonate
Tumbled green stone, likely serpentine
Serpentine-group minerals, chiefly antigorite/lizardite; approximate formula Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Serpentine (likely antigorite/lizardite)
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Serpentine-rich metamorphic rock
Serpentinite, likely with magnetite and weathered ultramafic minerals
Likely weathered chert or flint nodule
Microcrystalline quartz (SiO₂), possibly chalcedony-rich chert
Blue slag glass or dyed glass-like industrial material
Amorphous silicate glass; likely copper-bearing blue slag, but possibly colored man-made glass
Serpentinite (probable)
Serpentinite, dominated by serpentine-group minerals (chrysotile, lizardite, or antigorite), commonly with magnetite
Tumbled green-brown stone, likely serpentine
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals (antigorite, lizardite, chrysotile), commonly with magnetite
Dark green cabochon gemstone ring
Unknown; possibly green onyx (cryptocrystalline quartz, SiO₂) or another green gem
Likely serpentinized ultramafic rock (serpentinite)
Serpentinite; chiefly serpentine-group minerals, Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄, possibly with magnetite, chromite, and brucite
Unknown Organic Object (likely a berry or fruit)
Not applicable; this is not a geological specimen. If it were a cranberry, its scientific name would be Vaccinium macrocarpon; if a cherry, it would be Prunus avium or Prunus cerasus.
Weathered serpentinite (likely)
Serpentinite; predominantly serpentine-group minerals, commonly lizardite, antigorite, and chrysotile, with possible magnetite and talc
Unidentifiable Rock Fragment