El Doradoite
A variety of Quartz
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About El Doradoite
Formula:
SiO2
Trade name for blue quartz or chalcedony.
Originally described from El Dorado Co., California, USA.
Originally described from El Dorado Co., California, USA.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9431 (as El Doradoite)
3337 (as Quartz)
3337 (as Quartz)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9431:9 (as El Doradoite)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
mindat:1:1:3337:0 (as Quartz)
Similar Names
| Deldoradoite | A synonym of 'Deldoradite' |
Pronunciation of El Doradoite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Chemistry of El Doradoite
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 El Doradoite
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References for El Doradoite
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Localities for El Doradoite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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.
USA | |
| Watkins (1917) +1 other reference |
El Dorado County, California, USA