Myrickite
A variety of 'Chalcedony' [Quartz]
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About Myrickite
Formula:
SiO2
Local name for a chalcedony with grey ground and red spots (inclusions of cinnabar).
Originally described from Myrick Spring, San Bernardino Co., California, USA.
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Originally described from Myrick Spring, San Bernardino Co., California, USA.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Myrickite.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
10111 (as Myrickite)
3337 (as Quartz)
3337 (as Quartz)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:10111:0 (as Myrickite)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
Similar Names
| Marokite | A valid IMA mineral species | CaMn23+O4 |
Chemistry of Myrickite
Mindat Formula:
SiO2
Elements listed:
Other Language Names for Myrickite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 3 photos of Myrickite associated with Cinnabar | HgS |
| 3 photos of Myrickite associated with 'Chalcedony' | SiO2 |
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 Myrickite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-10111.html
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References for Myrickite
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Localities for Myrickite
Showing 11 localities.
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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.
USA | |
| Troxel et al. (1962) +2 other references |
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| part 2 +3 other references |
| Bradley (1918) |
| Bradley (1918) +1 other reference |
| Murdoch (1966) |
| Murdoch (1966) |
| Schaller (1917) | |
| Beste (2005) |
| The Mineralogist 5 (6) |
| Dake (1956) |
Knoxville Mining District, Napa County, California, USA