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Myrickite

A variety of Chalcedony

Local name for Chalcedony with grey ground and red spots (cinnabar).

Originally described from Myrick Spring, San Bernardino Co., California, USA.

Classification of Myrickite

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Other Names for Myrickite

Other Languages:
German:Myrickit
Spanish:Myrickita

Other Information

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    Localities for Myrickite

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    USA
     
    • California
      • Inyo Co.
      • Napa Co.
      • San Bernardino Co.
        • Fort Irwin Army Base
          • Lead Pipe Springs
    Bradley, W.W. (1918), Quicksilver resources of California, with a section on metallurgy and ore dressing: California Mining Bureau. Bulletin 78: 123; Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 149.
      • San Luis Obispo Co.
    Murdoch, Joseph & Robert W. Webb (1966), Minerals of California, Centennial Volume (1866-1966): California Division Mines & Geology Bulletin 189: 318.
    • Idaho
    • Nevada
      • Nye Co.
    The Mineralogist 5(6):18.
    • Washington
      • Lewis Co.
    Dake, 1956. NW Gem Trails, 2nd ed.
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