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:
| 37 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Rutile | TiO2 |
| 23 photos of Rutilated Quartz associated with Hematite | Fe2O3 |
| 15 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
Reference List:
Localities for Rutilated Quartz
Showing 130 localities.
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The Locality List
- 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Australia | |
| Tottenham (2013) |
| NT mines + personal collecting |
| Birch (1998) |
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| James Melville's Collection |
Austria | |
| R.Hasler |
| Rudolf Hasler Collection | |
| Exel (1993) |
| R. Hasler Collection |
| Baier et al. (2021) |
| Strasser (1989) |
| Strasser (1989) | |
| Exel (1993) |
| Strasser (1989) |
| Gerd Stefanik collection |
| Strasser (1989) | |
| Strasser (1989) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) |
| - (2004) |
| Grüll (2024) |
| Exel (1993) | |
Belgium | |
| Harjo Neutkens collection. |
Brazil | |
| de Brito Barreto et al. (2010) | |
| King (n.d.) +1 other reference | |
| Cristofono (n.d.) | |
| Stöckli (2011) |
| Pomerene (1984) +1 other reference |
| Cassedanne (1989) | |
| Al Sebela collection (via John Betts) | |
France | |
| Germain C. (1988) |
Kazakhstan | |
| Grant (2001) | |
Madagascar | |
| Michel Arliguie collection & photo (photo id 899762) |
| Wilson (1989) |
Mexico | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
Myanmar | |
| Heo et al. (2020) |
Norway | |
| - (n.d.) |
| Knut Edvard Larsen MM-collection (#4102) | |
| Nordrum (2015) | |
| Nordrum (2015) | |
Pakistan | |
| [www.thamesvalleyminerals.com] | |
Russia | |
| Igor Savin data |
Switzerland | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| Weiß (1994) +1 other reference |
| Stalder et al. (1998) |
UK | |
| Golley et al. (1995) |
USA | |
| Cook et al. (1982) |
| Cook et al. (1982) | |
| Cook et al. (1982) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| www.blm.gov (n.d.) |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) |
| Eakle (1914) +1 other reference |
| Tony Charlton pers. comm. 2011 |
| Tony Charlton pers. comm. 2011 | |
| Tony Charlton |
| Tony Charlton |
| Kunz (1901) +3 other references | |
| Pearl (1958) |
| David Busha collection |
| Ransom (1974) |
| Ransom (1974) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| Ream (2004) |
| Ream (2004) |
| Ream (1995) |
| Ream (2004) | |
| Morrill & Hinckley |
| Bernstein (1980) |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Rocks & Min 80:245 |
| Nicolay & Stone (1967) |
| Kunz (1890) |
| Rocks & Min 80:253 | |
| Jackson (1844) |
| Nicolay et al. (1967) |
| Morrill (1960) | |
| Dale (1908) | |
| Morrill (1960) | |
| Dale (USGS Bull. 430) |
| Smith (2005) |
| Smith (2005) | |
| Nicolay & Stone (1967) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) |
| Petrov (n.d.) |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) |
| Kunz (1890) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| Genth (1891) +1 other reference | |
| Pratt (1933) | |
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| Ransom (1974) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| Ransom (1974) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) | |
| R&M 72:4 pp 252-264 |
| R&M 72:4 pp 252-264 |
| R&M 72:4 pp 252-264 | |
| R&M 72:4 pp 252-264 | |
| Ransom (1974) | |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) |
| Samuel S. Gordon +1 other reference |
| Michael W. Kieron collection |
| Miller (1971) |
| Michael W. Kieron collection |
| Kieron (2003) |
| |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) |
| Am Min 72:1122-1130 |
| Matthew Lambert |
| Nicolay et al. (1967) |
| Hitchcock et al. (1861) | |
| Nicolay & Stone (1967) | |
| Morrill & Chaffee |
| Nicolay & Stone (1967) |
| Kunz (1890) |
| D. M. Schlegal (1959) | |
| Dietrich (1990) |
| Dietrich (1990) | |
| Mertie et al. (1959) |
| Dietrich (1990) |
| Dietrich (1990) |
| Rocks & Min. 71 (4) |
Jausenscharten, Hocharn, Große Fleiß valley, Heiligenblut am Großglockner, Spittal an der Drau District, Carinthia, Austria