Quartz (hand specimen)

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Collection(s)
Collection(s)
Rocks and Minerals
Resource Type
Resource Type
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Genre
Genre
mineral
Origin Information
Origin Information
Date Created/Date Issued
2008
Date Modified
2011-06-16
Abstract/Description
Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
Common Forms/Occurrences: Occurs in large masses in veins and pegmatites Useful Identification Test: Insoluble in acids except HF; soluble in molten Na2CO3 Chemical formula: SiO2 Crystal System: Hexagonal prism and pyramids Colour: Usually colourless, white, or gray. Uncommon varieties occur in all colours Streak: White Lustre: Nonmetallic (NM); Greasy Cleavage: No cleavage Fracture: Conchoidal Hardness: 7 Hardness Search: seven Specific Gravity: 2.7
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Language
English
Publication Title
Publication Title
AU Digital Library
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Local Identifier
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Subject Topic
Subject Topic
Minerals
Rocks
Identification photographs
Geology
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