Need some help identifying this please

[KristenS]

Hey everyone! Could someone please help me identify this red stone that's set into this rock. It has some black veins running in it, my first thought was maybe red jasper??Also please call out anything else that stands out.. Found it in my yard in New Jersey while digging.
Thanks,
Kristen

 

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[Brian T. Booth]

Hey everyone! Could someone please help me identify this red stone that's set into this rock. It has some black veins running in it, my first thought was maybe red jasper??Also please call out anything else that stands out.. Found it in my yard in New Jersey while digging.
Thanks,
Kristen
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I think it's microcrystalline quartz. Is it jasper? Not sure. It is red and I do believe it's microcrystalline quartz, but to tell if its jasper you need to have it cut. You need a fresh surface to tell what color the rock is on the inside. Just because its one color on the outside doesn't mean isn't the same in the inside. This is due to weathering conditions that the rock in counters.

 

[Salura]

I was born and raised in NJ, what general area did you find it?

Have you been to the geology museum in Franklin? They could help you identify it. I'll look up their info and post it in a sec.

 

[Salura]

Here's the website for the Franklin mineral museum http://www.franklinmineralmuseum.com/

Hh

 

[XDSA40]

KristenS, there is an active thread for rock and mineral identification here on TN. The op is nop notch on id's. GL
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/h...ified-post-here-gimme-good-picture-3-4-a.html

 

[KristenS]

Everyone, thanks so much for your replies!! I'll check into the resources you've all suggested.. I have a few more to post up..
Thanks again!
Hh, I'm located in Morris County area(Rockaway New Jersey).

 

[Salura]

Rockaway! My family hails from the Hopatcong area.

 

[KristenS]

Rockaway! My family hails from the Hopatcong area.

Awesome! Small world indeed.. It's a nice area full of history and cool finds for sure..

 

[Salura]

Absolutely. Good luck ang happy hunting.

 

[NJnuggetpirate]

Hey everyone! Could someone please help me identify this red stone that's set into this rock. It has some black veins running in it, my first thought was maybe red jasper??Also please call out anything else that stands out.. Found it in my yard in New Jersey while digging.
Thanks,
Kristen
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Kristen where in NJ did you find it

 

[Turkısh Man]

Mexican fıre opal in rhyolıte

 

[NJnuggetpirate]

Mexican fıre opal in rhyolıte

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Is there any opal found in NJ