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Radiolarian chert

A rock subtype
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Radiolarian chert

San Benito County, California, USA
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Radiolarian chert

San Benito County, California, USA
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Radiolarian chert

San Benito County, California, USA
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About Radiolarian chertHide

A chert containing a significant amount of radiolaria. Probably synonymous with radiolarite.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
49385
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49385:3

Classification of Radiolarian chertHide

Sub-divisions of Radiolarian chertHide

Mineralogy of Radiolarian chertHide

Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
Silica > OpalSiO2 · nH2O
Silica > QuartzSiO2

Pronunciation of Radiolarian chertHide

Pronunciation:
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Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Internet Links for Radiolarian chertHide

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