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Rutilated Quartz
A variety of Quartz
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About Rutilated Quartz
Formula:
SiO2
Quartz shot through with needles of Rutile.
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Mindat ID:
3485 (as Rutilated Quartz)
3337 (as Quartz)
3337 (as Quartz)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:3485:8 (as Rutilated Quartz)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
Pronunciation of Rutilated Quartz
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of Rutilated Quartz
Mindat Formula:
SiO2
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Rutilated Quartz
Other Language Names for Rutilated Quartz
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 39 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Rutile | TiO2 |
| 23 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| 17 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 6 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with 'Amethyst' | SiO2 |
| 4 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
| 4 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Albite | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| 4 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Chlorite Group | |
| 4 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Anatase | TiO2 |
| 2 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Mica Group | |
| 2 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Ilmenite | Fe2+TiO3 |
Other Information
Health Risks:
Quartz is usually quite harmless unless broken or powdered. Broken crystals and masses may have razor-sharp edges that can easily cut skin and flesh. Handle with care. Do not grind dry since long-term exposure to finely ground powder may lead to silicosis.
Internet Links for Rutilated Quartz
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References for Rutilated Quartz
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Localities for Rutilated Quartz
Showing 130 localities.
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? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Jausenscharten, Hocharn, Große Fleiß valley, Heiligenblut am Großglockner, Spittal an der Drau District, Carinthia, Austria