Trapiche Quartz
A variety of Quartz
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About Trapiche Quartz
Formula:
SiO2
Quartz crystals with a central hexagonal trapiche-like pattern around the c-axis. The trapiche-like pattern is made of voids left around a dendritic seed crystal that forms the core of a normal habit quartz crystal.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
43468 (as Trapiche Quartz)
3337 (as Quartz)
3337 (as Quartz)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:43468:3 (as Trapiche Quartz)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
Chemistry of Trapiche Quartz
Mindat Formula:
SiO2
Elements listed:
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 Trapiche Quartz
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References for Trapiche Quartz
Localities for Trapiche Quartz
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- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China | |
| Jiang et al. (2023) |
Japan | |
| Kawasaki (2009) |
Dorogawa-Goyomatsu mine, Tenkawa village, Yoshino district, Nara Prefecture, Japan