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Mozarkite

A rock subtype
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Mozarkite

Lincoln, Benton County, Missouri, USA
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Mozarkite

Lincoln, Benton County, Missouri, USA
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Mozarkite

Lincoln, Benton County, Missouri, USA
03247640017271929805857.jpg
Mozarkite

Lincoln, Benton County, Missouri, USA
06116190017271929813006.jpg
Mozarkite

Lincoln, Benton County, Missouri, USA
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Mozarkite

Lincoln, Benton County, Missouri, USA
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Mozarkite

Lincoln, Benton County, Missouri, USA
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Mozarkite

Lincoln, Benton County, Missouri, USA
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About MozarkiteHide

Mozarkite is a local name for a lapidary-grade chert found in Missouri. It is named from Mo (Missouri) and zark (Ozarks).
"Typically, the colors are different hues of red, pink, and purple with varying tints of green, gray and brown." (Wikipedia)

It is found in the Cotter Dolomite of Ordovician age.

"Mozarkite was designated the official state rock of Missouri by the 74th Missouri General Assembly in 1967." (Wikipedia)


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
11654
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:11654:7

Similar NamesHide

MozarkitA synonym of 'Chert'
MozartiteA valid IMA mineral speciesCaMn3+(SiO4)(OH)
OzarkiteA synonym of Thomsonite-Ca

Classification of MozarkiteHide

Internet Links for MozarkiteHide

References for MozarkiteHide

Localities for MozarkiteHide

Showing 2 localities.

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - 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). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
USA
 
  • Missouri
en.wikipedia.org (n.d.)
The Bartels Museum et al. (https://www.mindat.org/photo-355398.html)
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