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Cotterite
A variety of Quartz
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About Cotterite
Formula:
SiO2
Name:
Named for Miss Cotter, the discoverer
A variety of quartz with "metallic pearly lustre" coating normal quartz crystals.
Originally described from a carboniferous limestone quarry at Rock Forest, Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Originally described from a carboniferous limestone quarry at Rock Forest, Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9938 (as Cotterite)
3337 (as Quartz)
3337 (as Quartz)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9938:3 (as Cotterite)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
Similar Names
| Cattierite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | CoS2 |
Chemistry of Cotterite
Mindat Formula:
SiO2
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Cotterite
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Cotterite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-9938.html
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References for Cotterite
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Localities for Cotterite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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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.
Ireland | |
| Cork University Museum |
Rock Forest Quarry, Mallow, Cork County, Munster, Ireland