Quartzite?

chandler
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Quartzite? Dec 17, 2020 22:32:07 GMT -5

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Post by chandler on Dec 17, 2020 22:32:07 GMT -5

I found this rock behind my property. At first I thought it was sandstone, but after washing it thoroughly, I wonder if it may be quartzite. The black part is not mud and it has a slight sparkle. The crevice has a druzy.

I would love to have your thoughts.

rmf fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2017 Posts: 1,881	Quartzite? Dec 17, 2020 23:16:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rmf on Dec 17, 2020 23:16:59 GMT -5 Looks like quartzite to me.

jasoninsd can identify rocks - even green ones I Wish I Knew Half The Stuff I Thought I Knew 30 Years Ago! Member since July 2020 Posts: 18,392	Quartzite? Dec 17, 2020 23:21:05 GMT -5 via Tapatalk rmf and Mel like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on Dec 17, 2020 23:21:05 GMT -5 I think it's going to cost a lot more than one stamp to mail!
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fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Quartzite? Dec 18, 2020 5:27:39 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Dec 18, 2020 5:27:39 GMT -5 Very cool. Going out on a limb here. Volcanic conglomerate containing some organic materials (plant or shell/coral).
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chandler
starting to spend too much on rocks

Member since November 2020
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Quartzite? Dec 18, 2020 10:25:07 GMT -5 Mel likes this

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Post by chandler on Dec 18, 2020 10:25:07 GMT -5

I have two more large rocks. Would anybody really be interested in them? I don't have a clue, nor do I have any knowledge or tools to do anything myself.

I feel stupid, jasoninsd. (blush)

. I realize you were referring to the stamp I put on it for comparison!

Last Edit: Dec 18, 2020 10:35:01 GMT -5 by chandler

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