Pitchstone
A rock classification type
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About Pitchstone
Glassy silicic igneous rocks lacking a conchoidal fracture. A dark, resinous volcanic glass.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48575
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48575:7
Classification of Pitchstone
Mineralogy of Pitchstone
Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
| Glass | A non-crystalline, amorphous, relatively homogeneous solid material with a random liquid-like structure generally ... |
Other Language Names for Pitchstone
German:Pechstein
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
Internet Links for Pitchstone
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References for Pitchstone
Reference List:
Localities for Pitchstone
Showing 6 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 | |
| Sutherland et al. (1977) +3 other references |
Ethiopia | |
| Gibson +6 other references |
India | |
| Hari et al. (1999) |
Namibia | |
| Ewart et al. (1998) |
Thailand | |
| Intasopa et al. (1995) +3 other references |
Yemen | |
| Gass et al. (1968) +1 other reference |
Monte San Giorgio, Riva San Vitale, Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland